County Commission
Broward County Governmental Center Room 422 (Commission Chambers)
Agenda — 81 items
- 1 MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2026
- 3 CALL TO ORDER
- 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 5 MOMENT OF SILENCE
- 6 PROCLAMATION(S)
- 7 TUESDAY AGENDA MEMORANDUM
- 8 CONSENT AGENDA
- 9 BOARD APPOINTMENTS
- 1. MOTION TO APPROVE Appointments of individuals to various boards, including those provided with the original published agenda and those identified in the additional material distributed for this item.
- 1A. A. MOTION TO APPOINT Adam Roberti to the Climate Change Task Force in the at-large all category of “local foundation member or grantor focused on climate resilience and sustainability.” ACTION: (T-10:29 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material 1-A, dated February 17, 2026, submitted at the request of Commissioner Lamar Fisher. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Fisher was not present during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Adam Roberti who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity that receives funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Fisher) ACTION: (T-10:29 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material 1-A, dated February 17, 2026, submitted at the request of Commissioner Lamar Fisher. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Fisher was not present during the vote.
- 1B. MOTION TO APPOINT Louis Marett to the Broward Cultural Council. (Commissioner Rich)
- 1C. MOTION TO APPOINT Jonathan Sessa the Bicycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. (Commissioner Udine)
- 1D. MOTION TO APPOINT Vida Kalhor to the Human Rights Board. (Commissioner Udine)
- 15 AVIATION DEPARTMENT
- 2. MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment for Extension to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement between Broward County and the State of Florida Department of Transportation for Financial Project No. 449612-1-94-01, extending the Agreement Expiration Date for the design to Mitigate Runway 1L-19R Crossings Project at Broward County’s North Perry Airport; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorize the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Amendment for Extension, and authorize the County Administrator to approve any future amendments that do not impose additional financial obligations on Broward County, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney.
- 17 PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT
- 3. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Port Everglades Chief Executive Officer to waive and/or reduce dockage and harbormaster fees set forth in Port Everglades Tariff No. 12 associated with the Broward County Sand Bypass Project, when such fees result from weather and/or sea state conditions exceeding safe operating limits, in a total amount not to exceed $1,800,000 for Phase 1 of the Project.
- 19 HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
- 20 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS DIVISION
- 4. A. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Agreement No. 24-CP-CSA-2199-01 between Broward County and Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Inc., effective September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2026, for One Community Partnership 4 (“OCP4”) services to improve mental health outcomes for eligible children, in the aggregate amount of $1,407,630, including $1,000,000 in renewed grant funds to Broward County from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an increased in-kind County match from $16,851 to $16,959 for the current grant award period, $56,671 in carried over grant funds, and an external match of $334,000; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement as amended. (Commissioner Rich pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-10:31 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 7-0. Commissioner Fisher was not present during the vote. Commissioner Rich abstained from voting. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, for the following Broward County advisory board member holding an employment or contractual relationship with an entity receiving funds for the performance of services under this agenda item: Silvia M. Quintana. (Commissioner Rich pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-10:31 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 7-0. Commissioner Fisher was not present during the vote. Commissioner Rich abstained from voting.
- 5. A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution providing funding for certain services, the title of which is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION AND DISBURSEMENT OF RYAN WHITE PROGRAM FUNDS TO SPECIFIED SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE ESTIMATED AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $19,946,634 FOR RYAN WHITE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUDGETARY ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE AGREEMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ACTION: (T-10:29 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2026-028. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Fisher was not present during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waivers of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, for the following Broward County advisory board members holding an employment or contractual relationship with an entity receiving funds for the performance of services under this agenda item. 1. Melida J. Akiti 2. Bradford J. Barnes 3. Von A. Biggs 4. Dionne J. Blackwood 5. Evan L. Boyar 6. Jose Castillo 7. Aaron Cutright 8. Stephen L. Demers 9. David M. Feldman 10. Alexander M. Fernandez 11. Bisiola O. Fortune-Evans 12. Vincent J. Foster 13. Gregory Gayle 14. Kendra Hayes 15. Ronenia A. Jenkins 16. Rafael F. Jimenez 17. Chauniqua D. Kiffin 18. Alondra Machado 19. Bradley Paul Mester 20. Timothy R. Moragne 21. Deborah A. Mulligan 22. Candace M. Pineda 23. Joshua Rodriguez 24. Mark S. Schweizer 25. Paula M. Thaqi 26. Annamma Udaya Thomas 27. Alexander Torres ACTION: (T-10:29 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Fisher was not present during the vote.
- 23 BROWARD MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT
- 6. MOTION TO APPROVE Purchase and Sale Agreement (“Agreement”) between Broward County (Seller), and Anchor Ashland Desert, LLC (Purchaser), for the sale of surplus real property located at Northwest 8 Street and Northwest 25 Avenue in the Broward Municipal Services District at a sale price of $10,000; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement and Quitclaim Deed, authorize recordation of the Quitclaim Deed; and authorize the Director of the Real Property and Real Estate Development Division to execute and process normal and customary title and closing documents. (Commission District 8)
- 25 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
- 26 ACCOUNTING DIVISION
- 7. MOTION TO FILE Annual Financial Report for the Tree Preservation Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2025.
- 8. MOTION TO APPROVE travel for more than five County employees from the Public Works and Environmental Services Department to attend the same non-local event.
- 29 RECORDS, TAXES, AND TREASURY DIVISION
- 9. A. MOTION TO APPROVE cancellation of warrants from Central Account No. xxxxxxxxx3785, and Self-Insurance Account No. xxxxxxxxx0518, due to having a stale date, being unclaimed, or not being negotiated. ACTION: (T-10:29 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Fisher was not present during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE cancellation of warrants from Central Account No. xxxxxxxxx3785, due to being voided. Checks have been reissued. ACTION: (T-10:29 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Fisher was not present during the vote.
- 31 REQUEST TO SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
- 10. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East, to consider the application of LNG Holdings (Florida) LLC d/b/a Sawgrass LNG & Power for the granting of a new non-exclusive, restricted Port Everglades vessel bunkering service franchise for a one-year term.
- 11. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East, to consider enactment of an Ordinance adopting a proposed Small-Scale amendment to the Broward County Land Use Plan map (PC 24-8), located in the City of Hollywood (Commission District 6), as an amendment to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan, the title of which is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A SMALL-SCALE AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AMENDING THE BROWARD COUNTY LAND USE PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- 12. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East, to consider transmittal to designated State review agencies of a proposed amendment to the Broward County Land Use Plan Natural Resource Map Series (PCNRM 26-1) to update the Wetlands Map, as an amendment to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan, the title of which is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, TRANSMITTING TO DESIGNATED STATE AGENCIES A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; UPDATING THE WETLANDS MAP OF THE NATURAL RESOURCE MAP SERIES OF THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- 13. A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East, to consider transmittal to designated State review agencies of a proposed amendment to the Broward County Land Use Plan map (PC 26-3), regarding expansion of the South Activity Center, in the City of Fort Lauderdale, as an amendment to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan (Commission Districts 4 and 8), the title of which is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, TRANSMITTING TO DESIGNATED STATE AGENCIES A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COUNTY LAND USE PLAN OF THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ACTION: (T-10:29 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2026-032. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Fisher was not present during the vote. B. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East, to consider transmittal to designated State review agencies of a proposed amendment to the Broward County Land Use Plan text (PCT 26-2), regarding expansion of the South Activity Center, in the City of Fort Lauderdale, as an amendment to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan (Commission Districts 4 and 8), the title of which is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, TRANSMITTING TO DESIGNATED STATE AGENCIES A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COUNTY LAND USE PLAN TEXT OF THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REGARDING THE FORT LAUDERDALE SOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ACTION: (T-10:29 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2026-033. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Fisher was not present during the vote.
- 14. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East, to consider adoption of a proposed Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES; AMENDING SECTION 38.39 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (“ADMINISTRATIVE CODE”) TO PRESCRIBE A REVISED FRANCHISE FEE RATE AND REVISED LICENSE FEES FOR WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES IN THE OPEN MARKET AREA; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- 15. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Government Center East, to consider enactment of an Ordinance, the title of which is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT; AMENDING THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT RELATED TO THE WATER MANAGEMENT ELEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- 16. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider enactment of a proposed Ordinance, the title of which is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO BATTERY RECYCLING; AMENDING SECTIONS 14-150 THROUGH 14-153 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Senator Steve Geller)
- 17. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East, to consider adoption of a proposed Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO COUNTY HOLIDAYS; AMENDING SECTION 14.227 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (“ADMINISTRATIVE CODE”); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis)
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- 18. MOTION TO APPROVE Second Amendment to Agreement PNC2126890C1, between Broward County and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC for dredging activities for the Port Everglades Sand Bypass Project, to increase the total not-to-exceed compensation by $1,648,716, for a total not-to-exceed Agreement cost of $61,447,816; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorize the County Administrator, after review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, to execute further amendments to the Agreement that do not impose additional cost or material legal risk to the County; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement as amended. (Commission Districts 4 and 6)
- 19. MOTION TO APPROVE Interlocal Agreements in connection with the Integrated Water Resource Plan Grants awarded to the City of Hollywood ($49,000), the City of Miramar ($190,000), the City of Pompano Beach ($200,000 and $110,048), and the Town of Davie ($125,000), respectively, in substantially the form of Exhibits 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5; to authorize the County Administrator to execute the Interlocal Agreements with any required modifications, provided such modifications do not impose any additional, material financial risk on the County, subject to review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Interlocal Agreements. (Commission Districts 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8)
- 43 HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE MAINTENANCE DIVISION
- 20. MOTION TO APPROVE Work Authorization No. RS&H-02 to the Agreement between Broward County and RS&H, Inc. for Continuing Consultant Services for Roadway, Bridge, and Engineering Projects (Category 1, Studies, Planning, and Design Services) RFP No. PNC2127975P1, for Broward County Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division to provide professional and engineering services necessary to complete the design of the NE 56th Street Bridge (No. 864065) Replacement Project, in a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $698,450. (Commission District 4)
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- 21. MOTION TO DIRECT County Administrator to return without evaluation an Unsolicited Public Private Partnership Proposal from Filthy Organics, LLC, to lease, construct, and operate a composting facility on County-owned property located at 2780 N. Powerline Road, Pompano Beach. (Commission District 2)
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- 22. MOTION TO APPROVE Revocable License Agreement between Broward County and the City of Coconut Creek for installation, operation, and maintenance of the School Zone Speed Detection Systems (SD Systems) within Broward County right-of-way along Coconut Creek Parkway adjacent to Coconut Creek High School and Dave Thomas Education Center and along Wiles Road adjacent to Monarch High School (Highway Construction and Engineering Division Project No. 241219867) at no cost to Broward County; authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and approve adding City of Coconut Creek to the list of “Grandfathered Cities” under Resolution No. 2025-080. (Commission District 2)
- 49 ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING DIVISION
- 23. MOTION TO ACCEPT Joint Deed of Conservation Easement from CC Homes at the Estates by Turnberry, LLC, for an off-site proposed wetland mitigation area comprising 78.8911 acres of real property located at 8535 South State Road 7 in Unincorporated Palm Beach County (Parcel No. 00414512020010000).
- 51 HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY
- 24. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution, the title of which is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA (“HFA”), AND THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES (“AGREEMENT”); AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFICERS OF THE HFA TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFICERS OF THE HFA TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE AGREEMENT, SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- 53 COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
- 54 CULTURAL DIVISION
- 25. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Cultural and Artistic Facilities Capital Support Grant Award in the amount of $500,000 to the City of Deerfield Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, for the construction of the Marine Science Center at Sullivan Park and the development of its interior exhibition space; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorize the County Administrator to execute amendments to the agreement that do not impose additional financial obligations on Broward County, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office; and authorize the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement and administer the grant. (Commission District 2) ACTION: (T-10:29 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Fisher was not present during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE Cultural and Artistic Facilities Capital Support Grant Award in the amount of $265,000 to the City of Miramar for the improvement of the Miramar Amphitheater's tensile fabric roof, a lightweight, twin-mast structure covering 4,500 square feet; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorize the County Administrator to execute amendments to the agreement that do not impose additional financial obligations on Broward County, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office; and authorize the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement and administer the grant. (Commission Districts 1 and 7) ACTION: (T-10:29 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Fisher was not present during the vote.
- 26. MOTION TO FILE semi-annual grant report for the Fiscal Year 2026 and the closing of the Fiscal Year 2025 grant award cycle in accordance with Section 29.17(g) of the Broward County Administrative Code relating to the Cultural Division’s cultural grant agreements.
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- 27. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution expressing the current intent of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners to prioritize the allocation of expired community redevelopment agency tax increment financing revenue for affordable housing and economic development purposes. (Commissioner Davis)
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- 60 PUBLIC HEARING
- 28. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution the title of which is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, TRANSMITTING TO DESIGNATED STATE AGENCIES A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE DEEPWATER PORT COMPONENT OF THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- 29. MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE BROWARD REGIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (“EMS”) COUNCIL; AMENDING ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 15 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”); PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF A COUNTY COMMISSIONER ON THE EMS COUNCIL; CLARIFYING RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMS REVIEW COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis)
- 30. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows: (Continued from February 3, 2026 - Item No. 23) A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE PURCHASING CARD PROGRAM; AMENDING SECTION 21.31 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (“ADMINISTRATIVE CODE”); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis)
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- 66 REGULAR AGENDA
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- 31. MOTION TO DISCUSS Project Dashboard. (Mayor Bogen)
- 32. MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS A. MARKETING - COMMISSIONER DAVIS ACTION: (T-12:13 PM) Commissioner Davis advocated for an increase in marketing promoting the County in general and also specifically based on what’s going on in Tallahassee. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) B. REPORT - COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-12:17 PM) Commissioner Udine discussed the Visit Lauderdale report on sports tourism benefits and promoted use of marketing materials. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) C. OMNI HOTEL - COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-12:17 PM) Commissioner Udine discussed grand openings and promotion of the Omni Hotel for upcoming events. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) D. AGENCY AWARDS - COMMISSIONER RICH ACTION: (T-12:19 PM) Commissioner Rich discussed attending the 44th Annual Installation Dinner for the Area Agency on Aging of Broward where she had the privilege of presenting Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida Executive Director Lisa Goldberg with Project Leader of the Year award. Commissioner Rich also shared being honored to accept the Fair Share Milestone award. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) E. MARKETING - VICE-MAYOR MCKINZIE ACTION: (T-12:22 PM) Vice-Mayor McKinzie discussed the attendance rates for various events and advocated for a regionalized effort from within in relation to ongoing marketing issues. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) F. EFFICIENCY - MAYOR BOGEN ACTION: (T-12:27 PM) Mayor Bogen advised that he will be working with County Administration in an effort to improve efficiency. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) G. RESILIENCE EVENT - COMMISSIONER FURR ACTION: (T-12:28 PM) Commissioner Furr announced that the Resilient Broward: Economic Strategies and Solutions for our Future event will be held on February 26. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) H. WASTE MANAGEMENT - COMMISSIONER FURR ACTION: (T-12:28 PM) Commissioner Furr announced that the new, state-of-the-art recycling center will be opening this week. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) I. CORAL NURSERY - COMMISSIONER FURR ACTION: (T-12:29 PM) Commissioner Furr requested that the feasibility of using the Von Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, in connection with FAU and NOVA, for a coral nursery be investigated. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) J. IGNITE - COMMISSIONER FURR ACTION: (T-12:31 PM) Commissioner Furr reported attending the IGNITE Broward 2026 opening, where art meets technology. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) K. SFRTA - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-12:31 PM) Commissioner Fisher highlighted the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority breaking ground on the Link, a Boca transit-oriented development project adjacent to Tri-Rail’s Boca Raton Station off Yamato Road. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) L. IGNITE - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-12:33 PM) Commissioner Fisher complimented WSVN’s promotion of IGNITE on their website. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) M. SYMPOSIUM - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-12:33 PM) Commissioner Fisher advised that he will be participating in the 10th Annual Homeless Community Symposium at the First Baptist Church of Pompano Beach this Saturday and encouraged everyone to join as well. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) N. FESTIVAL - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-12:33 PM) Commissioner Fisher complimented Vice-Mayor McKinzie for his keynote address at the 30th Annual Tiger Trail Festival in Pompano Beach. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) O. MAD ARTS - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-12:35 PM) Commissioner Geller relayed viewing IGNITE at Mad Arts in Dania Beach and encouraged everyone to visit. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) P. DELEGATION - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-12:35 PM) Commissioner Geller noted welcoming a delegation from the Port of Ashdod. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Q. DINNER - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-12:35 PM) Commissioner Geller informed that he will be attending a dinner in Hallandale for the Mayor of Sderot in Israel. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) R. RECOGNITION - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-12:35 PM) Commissioner Geller reported presenting a recognition to Andrea Bocelli, who was performing at the Guitar Hotel in his District. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) S. PURCHASING - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-12:36 PM) Commissioner Geller requested that County Administration continue to examine the efficiency of the procurement process within the Purchasing Department. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) T. BILL - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:37 PM) Commissioner Rogers advised that a bill is currently being heard with respect to removing the County’s authorization for renaming the airport. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) U. SISTER PORT - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:37 PM) Commissioner Rogers continued discussion of the Sister Port Program item and advocated for being part of international and global communication as well as assisting municipalities with off-site foreign trade zones. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) V. CANINE WASTE - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:39 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed the protocol for disposal of canine waste. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
- 33. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT RETREAT ACTION: (T-12:41 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero advised that a follow-up will be distributed to the Board with respect to feedback provided at the Retreat last week. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
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- 75 GOVERNMENT CENTER REPLACEMENT
- 76 Tuesday, February 17th, in Room 430 at 12:30 p.m. (or immediately following Commission Meeting)
- 77 SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
- 78 COUNTY COMMISSION
- 34. MOTION TO DIRECT County Administrator to establish a formal Sister Port Program for Port Everglades. (Commissioner Rogers)
- 80 SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
- 81 COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
- 35. MOTION TO AMEND Broward County Board of County Commissioners’ 2026 meeting schedule to reflect a change to the schedule.