County Commission
Broward County Governmental Center Room 422 (Commission Chambers)
Agenda — 116 items
- 1 MEETING OF MAY 20, 2025
- 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 Sheila Fabius to the Commission on the Status of Women in the category of "In District; Registered Voter.” ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated May 20, 2025, submitted at the request of Commissioner Udine. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Sheila Fabius who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity that receives funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Udine) ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated May 20, 2025, submitted at the request of Commissioner Udine. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
- 1B. MOTION TO REAPPOINT Dustin DuBois to the Unsafe Structures Board in the at-large category of “General Building Contractor.” (Commissioner Fisher)
- 13 AVIATION DEPARTMENT
- 2. MOTION TO APPROVE Second Amendment to the Standard Grant Agreement between Broward County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Agreement No. 22SRP20 to extend agreement expiration date of the project and make required administrative changes to the agreement for the FLL Trails End Stormwater Pump Station Retrofit project at Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Second Amendment; and authorize the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Second Amendment; and to authorize the Director of Aviation to execute future amendments that do not impose additional financial obligations on Broward County, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney.
- 3. MOTION TO APPROVE Second Amendment to the Standard Grant Agreement between Broward County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Agreement No. 22SRP21 to extend agreement expiration date of the project and make required administrative changes to the agreement for the FLL Stormwater Outfall Modifications project at Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Second Amendment; and authorize the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Second Amendment; and authorize the Director of Aviation to execute future amendments that do not impose additional financial obligations on Broward County, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney.
- 4. MOTION TO APPROVE Second Amendment to the Standard Grant Agreement between Broward County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Agreement No. 22SRP22 to extend agreement expiration date of the project and make required administrative changes to the agreement for the FLL Hilton Parcel Interconnection project at Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Second Amendment; and authorize the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Second Amendment; and to authorize the Director of Aviation to execute future amendments that do not impose additional financial obligations on Broward County, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney.
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- 18 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT DIVISION
- 5. MOTION TO APPROVE Amended and Restated Agreement between Broward County and LEO A DALY LLC (“LAD”) for Consultant Services for Broward County’s Medical Examiner’s Office and BSO’s Crime Lab Combined Facility (Forensic Science Center) (RFP No. S2115731P1) in the total lump sum amount of $20,256,242, optional services in the maximum amount of $4,500,000, and reimbursable expenses in the maximum amount of $400,000; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 8)
- 20 HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE MAINTENANCE DIVISION
- 6. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator or County Administrator’s written designee to execute amendments and any other required documentation for the Memorandum of Understanding between Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (“FDACS”) and Broward County for mosquito control operations (the “MOU”), subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, provided that such documents do not impose any additional financial obligation on the County; and to authorize the County Administrator or County Administrator’s written designee to take any necessary administrative actions to implement same.
- 22 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING DIVISION
- 7. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and Town of Davie for Trafficway Illumination for Pine Island Road from SW 36 Street to Nova Drive; and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 5) (Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, the Board's consideration of Item 7 is based upon the item, including the revised motion statements, as amended by Additional Material 7-A submitted by the County Attorney's Office. The agreement forms included in Item 7 incorporate scrivener’s error corrections that are being presented for ratification by the Town of Davie on May 21.) ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved as amended with Regular Meeting Additional Material 7-A, dated May 20, 2025, submitted at the request of Office of the County Attorney. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and Town of Davie for Trafficway Beautification for Pine Island Road from SW 36 Street to Nova Drive; and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 5) (Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, the Board's consideration of Item 7 is based upon the item, including the revised motion statements, as amended by Additional Material 7-A submitted by the County Attorney's Office. The agreement forms included in Item 7 incorporate scrivener’s error corrections that are being presented for ratification by the Town of Davie on May 21.) ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved as amended with Regular Meeting Additional Material 7-A, dated May 20, 2025, submitted at the request of Office of the County Attorney. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
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- 8. MOTION TO APPROVE Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between Broward County (“County”) and the City of Fort Lauderdale (“City”), to extend the term of the lease for an additional one year period beginning May 21, 2025, and modify certain notice requirements for certain real property located in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, known as Mills Pond Park; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 8)
- 26 WATER AND WASTEWATER ENGINEERING DIVISION
- 9. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Partial Release of Easement Agreement, releasing 20 feet of the County’s utility easement located at 4465 Griffin Road in the City of Hollywood to Griffin Road Owner, LLC; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 6) ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution accepting a new ten-foot utility easement from Griffin Road Owner, LLC within a portion of the released easement at 4465 Griffin Road in the City of Hollywood. (Commission District 6) ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2025-199. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
- 10. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution accepting a utility easement executed by AG EHC II (LEN) Multi State 2, LLC, located at 3711 - 3715 SW 52 Avenue (Parcel ID No. 5142-30-40-0500), in the Town of Pembroke Park. (Commission District 6)
- 29 HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
- 30 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS DIVISION
- 11. A. MOTION TO APPROVE funding reallocations for agreements between Broward County and the service providers identified in Exhibit 1, effective April 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025; authorize the Human Services Department Director and Deputy Director to execute contract adjustments to implement the increases; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the agreements as amended. ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible 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. Howard A. Bakalar 2. Dionne J. Blackwood 3. Stephen L. Demers 4. Chauniqua D. Kiffin 5. Shena L. Kitt 6. Alondra Machado ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
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- 12. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment No. 3 to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement (“PTGA”) between the Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) and Broward County for the Environmental/Design/Construction phase of the Port Everglades’ Slip 1 Berths 9 & 10 Expansion Project (Financial Project No. 430123-1-94-03), increasing the estimated total cost of the Project by $400,000 and increasing FDOT’s maximum participation by $300,000 up to $50,200,000, but not more than 75% of the total eligible project cost, with the County agreeing to pay the remaining 25% and cover any cost overruns, effective upon execution by FDOT; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorize the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the grant. ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Port's Capital Fund in the amount of $300,000 to recognize additional grant funding to offset the cost of the project. ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2025-201. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
- 13. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement (“PTGA”) between the Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) and Broward County for the Design/Construction phase of the Port Everglades Upland Facility Improvements Project (Financial Project No. 452146-1-94-01), increasing the estimated total cost of the Project by $600,000 and increasing FDOT’s maximum participation by $300,000 up to $3,580,000, but not more than 50% of the total eligible project cost, with the County agreeing to pay the remaining 50% and cover any cost overruns, effective upon execution by FDOT; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorize the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the grant. ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Port's Capital Fund in the amount of $300,000 to recognize additional grant funding to offset the cost of the project. ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2025-202. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
- 14. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Lease Agreement between Broward County, as landlord, and Chiquita Fresh North America L.L.C., as tenant, retroactively extending the lease term through October 31, 2026, adding one two-year option term, setting the applicable rates, and adding auditing rights and miscellaneous provisions; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.
- 15. A. MOTION TO APPROVE State-Funded Grant Agreement (“SFGA”) between the Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) and Broward County for the completion of a pilot project to install and test radiation detection sensors on a container gantry crane at Port Everglades at an estimated project cost not to exceed $1,000,000, with FDOT funding 100% of the project costs, with the County being responsible for paying any cost overruns; authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorizing the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the grant. ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Port’s Capital Fund for Fiscal Year 25 in the amount of $1,000,000 to recognize grant funding and create a new capital project for radiation detection sensors for container gantry crane. ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2025-203. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
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- 16. MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment for Extension of Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for capital grant funding for the I95 Express Bus Service (Contract No. G1W45) extending the expiration date from June 30, 2025, to March 31, 2026, to allow the County sufficient time to utilize remaining funds for costs associated with the I95 Express Bus Service; and authorizing the Mayor to execute same; and authorizing the County Administrator or written designee to sign any future amendments extending the expiration date of this PTGA that do not pose additional cost or material risk to the County, subject to review and approval of such amendments for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office.
- 17. MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment for Extension of Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for I95 Express Bus Service (Contract No. G1W60), extending the expiration date from June 30, 2025, to October 31, 2025, to allow sufficient time to utilize remaining funds to support the operations and maintenance of the I95 Express Bus Service; authorizing the Mayor to execute same; and authorizing the County Administrator or written designee to sign any future amendments extending the expiration date of this PTGA that do not pose additional cost or material risk to the County, subject to review and approval of such amendments for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office.
- 18. MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment for Extension of Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for 595 Express Bus Service (Contract No. G1W61), extending the expiration date from June 30, 2025, to October 31, 2025 to allow the County sufficient time to utilize remaining grant funds to support the operations and maintenance of the 595 Express Bus Service; and authorizing the Mayor to execute same; and authorizing the County Administrator or written designee to sign any future amendments extending the expiration date of this PTGA that do not pose additional cost or material risk to the County, subject to review and approval of such amendments for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office.
- 19. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute a Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (FCTD) Trip & Equipment Grant Application for State of Florida Fiscal Year 2026 (Grant Application), in the total grant amount of $5,965,207, providing state funding to the County in the amount of $5,368,687 and requiring County matching funds of $596,520 (Local Match); authorizing the County Administrator to provide the FCTD any additional information associated with the Grant Application; approving an appropriation of the Local Match in the Grant application if the grant is awarded to the County; authorizing the County Administrator to execute a grant agreement if the Grant Application is approved, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorizing the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to administer the grant, if awarded.
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- 20. A. MOTION TO APPOINT Jalyn Wright to the Racial Equity Task Force in the category of “Women of Color Empowerment Institute, Inc.” ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Jalyn Wright who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity who receives funds from Broward County. ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
- 21. A. MOTION TO APPOINT Natalie Tyler to the HIV Health Services Planning Council in the category of “Community-Based Organizations.” ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Natalie Tyler. ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
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- 22. MOTION TO APPROVE Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and Palm Beach County for Broward County to provide carbon monoxide testing on specimens delivered by Palm Beach County to the Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services; authorize the County Administrator to take all administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement.
- 23. A. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Medical Examiner Grants grant fund for the amount of $135,355, for the purpose of supporting prevention activities and in collecting accurate, comprehensive, and timely data on nonfatal and fatal overdoses and in using those data to enhance programmatic and surveillance efforts. ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2025-204. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO ADJUST personnel cap to 6,834 positions to add one new grant-funded forensic epidemiologist position to collect and analyze overdose data, communicate surveillance results to stakeholders at state and local levels, and support overdose surveillance objectives. This position will expire at the conclusion of the grant. ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
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- 24. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on June 10, 2025, 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, REPEALING DIVISION 4 OF CHAPTER 1, “PROCUREMENT FROM BUSINESSES WITH DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM,” INCLUDING SECTIONS 1-71 THROUGH 1-73 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)
- 25. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on June 10, 2025, 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 THE PROCUREMENT CODE; AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 21 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (“ADMINISTRATIVE CODE”) RELATING TO PROCUREMENT METHODS, PROCEDURES, EXEMPTIONS, AND AUTHORITY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- 26. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on June 10, 2025, 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 THE REPEAL OF OBSOLETE ORDINANCES CODIFYING SPECIAL ACTS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE; REPEALING SECTIONS 1-414 THROUGH 1-422 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”) REGARDING THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AUTHORITY; REPEALING SECTIONS 11-22 THROUGH 11-28 REGARDING MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS; REPEALING SECTIONS 29-2 THROUGH 29-76 REGARDING SCHOOLS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN BROWARD COUNTY; AMENDING SECTIONS 1-413, 11-21, AND 29-1 TO REFER TO THE APPLICABLE SPECIAL ACT OR OTHER AUTHORITY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)
- 27. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on June 10, 2025, 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 LOCAL OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING; AMENDING AND RENUMBERING VARIOUS ARTICLES AND SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”), PROVIDING FOR CONSISTENCY WITH CHAPTER 2021-214, LAWS OF FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY; ESTABLISHING THE CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTORS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY; ELIMINATING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO TREE TRIMMING CONTRACTORS; AMENDING PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE COUNTY CENTRAL EXAMINING BOARD RESTITUTION TRUST FUND; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)
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- 28. A. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Florida Department of Environmental Protection (“FDEP”) Agreement No. 23BO1 for cost-sharing of the permitting/design, construction, and monitoring of the beach and dune construction projects located in Segment III of the Broward County Shore Protection Project, providing for $749,017 from additional 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 legislative appropriations, and a no-cost 12-month extension of the grant agreement term from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026; authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the same; authorizing the County Administrator, after review and approval for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, to execute future amendments to the Agreement that do not impose additional costs or material risk to the County; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the First Amendment. (Commission District 6) ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution in the amount of $749,017 within the Beach Erosion Capital Outlay Fund for the purpose of recognizing Fiscal Year 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 grant funds from the FDEP. ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2025-209. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
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- 29. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement No. LC962 between the State of Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Broward County for the five-year period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2030 in the total amount not to exceed $2,172,790, for the purpose of conducting licensing activities for child care facilities and family child care homes in Broward County; and authorizing the County Administrator to execute renewal options and amendments to the Agreement, subject to approval of same for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, provided there is no modification to the funding amount set forth in the Agreement, and to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions during the term of the Agreement; authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, the Board's consideration is based upon the item as revised by the amended motion statement as shown in Additional Material 29-A submitted by the County Attorney's Office.) ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved as amended with Regular Meeting Additional Material 29-A, dated May 20, 2025, submitted at the request of Office of the County Attorney. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the State of Florida Department of Education Division of Early Learning and Broward County, providing for the County to perform School Readiness Program inspections, effective July 1, 2025, or the date on which it is signed by both parties, whichever is later; authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorizing the County Administrator or written designee to sign the Vendor Certification Form; and to authorize the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative actions to implement the MOU. (Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, the Board's consideration is based upon the item as revised by the amended motion statement as shown in Additional Material 29-A submitted by the County Attorney's Office.) ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote. C. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Child Care Grant Fund for an annual amount of $434,558, for the purpose of conducting licensing activities for child care facilities and family child care homes and School Readiness Program Provider monitoring activities for the first year of the agreement. (Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, the Board's consideration is based upon the item as revised by the amended motion statement as shown in Additional Material 29-A submitted by the County Attorney's Office.) ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2025-210. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
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- 30. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution, the title of which is as follows: (Commission District 8) A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA (THE “HFA”) OF ITS NOT TO EXCEED $22,000,000 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2025 (SISTRUNK APARTMENTS) (THE “NOTE”) FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF SISTRUNK APARTMENTS LOCATED IN BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA (THE “PROJECT”); ESTABLISHING PARAMETERS FOR THE AWARD OF THE SALE THEREOF AND ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING THE TERMS THEREOF, INCLUDING INTEREST RATES, INTEREST PAYMENT DATES, MATURITY SCHEDULE AND OTHER TERMS OF SUCH NOTE; APPROVING THE FORMS OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF (I) A FUNDING LOAN AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE HFA, CITIBANK, N.A., AS FUNDING LENDER (THE “FUNDING LENDER”), AND THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS FISCAL AGENT (THE “FISCAL AGENT”); (II) A BORROWER LOAN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE HFA AND SISTRUNK APARTMENTS, LLC (THE “BORROWER”); (III) A LAND USE RESTRICTION AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE HFA, THE FISCAL AGENT AND THE BORROWER; (IV) AN ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE AND LOAN DOCUMENTS BY THE HFA TO THE FISCAL AGENT; (V) A PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE HFA AND RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC, AS PLACEMENT AGENT; AND (VI) A FISCAL AGENT FEE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE HFA AND THE FISCAL AGENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE HFA OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE NOTE; APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE HFA’S PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND THE SUBSEQUENT HOLDING OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARING EACH UNDER SECTION 147(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE NOTE BY THE HFA; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFICERS OF THE HFA TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE NOTE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS RESOLUTION.
- 31. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution, the title of which is as follows: (Commission District 9) A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA (THE “HFA”) OF ITS MULTIFAMILY HOUSING MORTGAGE REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2025 (PINE ISLAND PARK) IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $24,000,000 (THE “NOTE”) FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECT KNOWN AS PINE ISLAND PARK LOCATED IN BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LAND USE RESTRICTION AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE HFA, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS FISCAL AGENT AND PINE ISLAND PARK LLC, AS BORROWER; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FUNDING LOAN AGREEMENT AMONG THE HFA, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AND THE FISCAL AGENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BORROWER LOAN AGREEMENT AMONG THE HFA, THE BORROWER AND THE FISCAL AGENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT FOR THE NOTE BY AND BETWEEN THE HFA AND RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FISCAL AGENT FEE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE HFA AND THE FISCAL AGENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE ALLONGE TO THE PROJECT NOTE; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE MORTGAGE AND SECURITY DOCUMENTS; ACKNOWLEDGING AND CONSENTING TO SUBORDINATE FINANCING; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTAIN ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE NOTE; WAIVING THE FEE FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE HFA’S ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE PROJECT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE HFA TO CONSENT TO THE BORROWER PLACING SUBORDINATE FINANCING ON THE PROJECT AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF SUCH AGREEMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH CONSENT; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFICERS OF THE HFA TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE NOTE; APPROVING THE NOTE FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 147(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- 32. A. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to amend the Broward County HUD Five Year Strategic Consolidated Plans for Fiscal Years 2005-2009 through Fiscal Years 2020-2024 and the accompanying Annual Action Plans for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") Community Planning and Development Grants; to make necessary project/activity eligibility and programmatic changes; reprogramming funds and revising the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG"), HOME Investment Partnership Program Grant (“HOME”), HOME Investment Partnership American Rescue Plan Grant (“HOME-ARP”), Emergency Solutions Grant (“ESG”), and Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grant (“NSP”), based on the recommendations in Exhibit 1; authorizing the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions for implementation of the changes, to submit a copy of the amendment to HUD, and to negotiate and execute agreements, amendments, reinstatements, and interlocal agreements with subrecipients, and/or contractors/developers to implement the programs and allocate funding for the respective programs, subject to the review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney. (Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, the Board’s consideration of Item 32 is based upon the item with the corrections shown on the attached page of scrivener’s errors.) ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE contract award to ICF Incorporated, L.L.C, for consultant assistance with the development and implementation and technical assistance related to the programmatic portion of the Action Plan and Technical Assistance (“TA”), as necessary and outlined in the Request for Applications for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (“CDBG-DR”) grant funds, in amounts not to exceed the fees proposed at $90,094 (Exhibit 2); to authorize County Administrator to execute the contract documents with ICF Incorporated L.L.C., for said services, and any amendments that do not impose additional financial obligations on the County, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and to authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions for implementation. (Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, the Board’s consideration of Item 32 is based upon the item with the corrections shown on the attached page of scrivener’s errors.) ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved as amended with Scrivener’s Errors page attached to the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote. C. MOTION TO APPROVE HOME Investment Partnership American Rescue Plan Grant (“HOME-ARP”) funding as detailed in Exhibit 3, for three affordable housing projects as follows: 1) Sistrunk Apartments, LLC or its affiliate/Sistrunk Apartments, a maximum of $1,500,000 (72 total units, a minimum of nine HOME-ARP designated units); 2) Hollywood Vista, a maximum of $1,000,000 (118 total units, a minimum of six HOME-ARP designated units); and 3) The Pantry Lofts, LTD/Greenmills Holdings, a maximum of $1,500,000 (100 total units, a minimum of nine HOME-ARP designated units); authorizing the County Administrator to execute all agreements related to the projects, subject to the foregoing monetary limits and approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorizing the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions. (Commission Districts 6 and 8) (Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, the Board’s consideration of Item 32 is based upon the item with the corrections shown on the attached page of scrivener’s errors.) ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved as amended with Scrivener’s Errors page attached to the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
- 33. MOTION TO APPROVE gap financing for eight affordable housing projects and associated amounts as follows: 1) Sistrunk View, LLC, or its affiliate (Sistrunk View) at $7,500,000 (100 affordable units); 2) Pinnacle at Cypress, LLLP, or its affiliate (Pinnacle at Cypress) at $4,500,000 (100 affordable units); 3) Housing Trust Group, LLC, or its affiliate (Tamarac Terrace) at $4,410,000 (100 affordable units); 4) Vista at Springtree, Ltd., or its affiliate (Vista at Springtree) at $5,759,000 (96 affordable units); 5) Parcview Miramar, LLC, or its affiliate (ParcView at Miramar) at $2,000,000 (62 affordable units); 6) New Urban Sunset Strip, LLC, or its affiliate (Sunset Strip Square) at $1,305,000 (29 affordable units); 7) Habitat for Humanity of Broward, Inc., or its affiliate (BBI Village II) at $910,000 (26 affordable units); and 8) Wright Dynasty, LLC, or its affiliate (Wright Dynasty) at $300,000 (3 affordable units); authorizing the County Administrator to execute all agreements and related documents related to the listed gap financing projects, subject to the foregoing monetary limits and approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorizing the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions. Commission Districts (3, 4, 7, 8 and 9)
- 62 URBAN PLANNING DIVISION
- 34. MOTION TO APPROVE Third Amendment to Master Agreement Between Esri and Broward County for continued licensing and related services for Esri’s Geographic Information System software, to extend the term of the Master Agreement, including the License Agreement, Enterprise License Agreement, Enterprise Advantage Program, and Professional Services Agreement, through October 31, 2030, and to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $7,750,000 (from $16,775,000 to $24,525,000) expanding general GIS user capacity and services, including emergency management operations, and Port, Aviation, and Water and Wastewater operations; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.
- 64 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
- 35. MOTION TO FILE Quarterly Investment Report as required by Section 218.415(15), Florida Statutes and Section 22.93 of the Broward County Administrative Code.
- 66 ACCOUNTING DIVISION
- 36. MOTION TO FILE Quarterly Financial Report for the Children’s Services Council of Broward County for the quarter ending March 31, 2025.
- 68 PURCHASING DIVISION
- 69 For Finance and Administrative Services Department
- 37. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and Standard Insurance Company for Group Life and Related Insurance, Request for Proposals (RFP) No. GEN2128496P1, for the Human Resources Division, in the estimated amount of $15,546,313; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.
- 71 For Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau
- 38. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and Conex Exhibition Services, LLC, for Trade Show Booths and Related Services, Request for Letters of Interest (RLI) No. GEN2128008R1, for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau in a total maximum not-to-exceed amount of $5,445,000; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.
- 73 For Office of Regional Communications and Technology
- 39. A. MOTION TO APPROVE most reasonable source designation for Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Local Government Radio System repairs, support, and maintenance, for the Office of Regional Communication and Technology Division. ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE Master Maintenance and Services Agreement between Broward County and Motorola Solutions, Inc., for the Local Government Radio System, for the Office of Regional Communications and Technology, in a total maximum not-to-exceed amount of $3,750,000; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
- 75 For Port Everglades Department
- 40. MOTION TO APPROVE fixed contract to awarded vendor, ETR, LLC, under Broward Sheriff’s Office Contract No. 18C-026, ALS Transportation Units, Accessories and Equipment, for the purchase of an ALS rescue truck and related equipment and services for the Port Everglades Department in the not-to-exceed amount of $649,468, including approved vehicle options, subject to execution of the proposed Participating Addendum; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Participating Addendum.
- 77 RECORDS, TAXES, AND TREASURY DIVISION
- 41. A. MOTION TO APPROVE cancellation of warrants from Central Account No. xxxxxxxxx3785, Tax Refund Account No. xxxxxxxxx9850, Tax Redemption Account No. xxxxxxxxx0916, and Self-Insurance Account No. xxxxxxxxx0518, due to having a stale date, being unclaimed, or not being negotiated. ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE cancellation of warrants from Central Account No. xxxxxxxxx3785, and Self-Insurance Account No. xxxxxxxxx0518, due to being voided. Checks have been reissued. ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Davis was inaudible during the vote.
- 79 BROWARD MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT
- 42. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution accepting a non-exclusive, perpetual drainage easement located at 2862 NW 6 Street in unincorporated Broward County Florida, from Bible Church of God Inc., at no cost to the County; and authorize recordation of the easement. (Commission District 8)
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- 82 QUASI-JUDICIAL CONSENT HEARING
- 83 RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT
- 84 URBAN PLANNING DIVISION
- 43. MOTION TO APPROVE plat note amendment to A.T.&T. No. 1 (172-MP-85). (Commission District 9)
- 86 END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL CONSENT HEARING
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- 88 COUNTY AUDITOR
- 44. MOTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND FILE Office of the County Auditor’s Follow-up Review of Audit of the Building Code Division’s Elevator Inspections Section - Report No. 25-17.
- 90 COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
- 91 PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION
- 45. MOTION TO APPROVE Second Amendment to the Agreement between Broward County and U.S. Champions Soccer Academy, LLC d/b/a PSG Academy Florida (“U.S. Champions”), for soccer concession programming at Central Broward Regional Park, mutually terminating the Agreement; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Second Amendment; and authorize the County Administrator to approve and execute any final settlement as she determines to be in the County’s best interest, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office (“CAO”); and authorize the CAO to take any and all legal action necessary to recover amounts owed by U.S. Champions under the Agreement. (Commission District 9)
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- 94 PUBLIC HEARING
- 46. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, granting renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades marine terminal security services franchise to Port Everglades Terminal, LLC, for a new five-year term; providing for franchise terms and conditions.
- 47. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, granting the renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades vessel bunkering services franchise to Starfleet, Inc., for a new five-year term; providing for franchise terms and conditions.
- 48. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, granting renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades cargo handler services franchise to Sun Terminals, Inc., for a new ten-year term; providing for franchise terms and conditions.
- 49. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, granting renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades stevedore services franchise to Sun Terminals, Inc., for a new ten-year term; providing for franchise terms and conditions.
- 50. MOTION TO ADOPT 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 THE BROWARD ADDICTION RECOVERY DIVISION; AMENDING CHAPTERS 2, 4,12, 23, AND 36 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE") TO UPDATE THE NAME OF THE BROWARD ADDICTION RECOVERY DIVISION; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
- 51. 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 SALE OF APPOINTMENTS FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVICES; CREATING SECTION 21-5 AND AMENDING SECTION 8½-16 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Hazelle P. Rogers)
- 101 END PUBLIC HEARING
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- 103 REGULAR AGENDA
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- 105 AVIATION DEPARTMENT
- 52. MOTION TO APPROVE Fifth Amendment to the Agreement between Broward County and Sunshine Cleaning Systems, LLC for Janitorial Services for Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the Airport Operations Control Center, to extend the agreement on a month-to-month basis through July 31, 2026, unless earlier terminated by the Director of Purchasing, and increase the maximum not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement for Services by $22,320,033 including $1,405,683 in Optional Services; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.
- 107 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
- 108 PURCHASING DIVISION
- 109 For Public Works Department
- 53. MOTION TO APPROVE final ranking of qualified firms for Request for Proposals (RFP) No. PNC2128678P1, Engineering Services for District 3A System Fire Flow Improvements, for Water and Wastewater Services. The ranked firms are: 1 - Chen Moore and Associates, Inc.; and 2 - Thompson & Associates, Inc., Civil Engineering.
- 111 COUNTY COMMISSION
- 54. MOTION TO ACCEPT Broward Housing Council 2024 Annual Report. (Commissioner Rogers)
- 55. MOTION TO DISCUSS Board’s policy and long-term plans regarding the incorporation of unincorporated areas of Broward County. (Commissioner Rogers)
- 56. MOTION TO DISCUSS County’s Foreign Trade Zones and opportunities to enhance use of Foreign Trade Zones as tools for economic development. (Commissioner Rogers)
- 57. MOTION TO DIRECT County Attorney’s Office to draft an Ordinance requiring emergency medical transport of non-trauma patients to their preferred medical facility with any additional cost at the patient’s expense, subject to any legally required, medically required, or other appropriate exceptions and limitations. (Vice-Mayor Bogen)
- 58. MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS A. DOWNTOWNER - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE ACTION: (T-12:23 PM) Commissioner McKinzie recognized Robert Lochrie in being awarded Downtowner of the Year for 2025 for his role in the development of urban projects. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Commissioner McKinzie, Commissioner Fisher gave kudos to Robert Lochrie and discussed how the Lochrie Family has touched development in Fort Lauderdale. B. RELAY FOR LIFE - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE ACTION: (T-12:25 PM) Commissioner McKinzie reported attending the annual Relay for Life at Carter Park. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) C. RIBBON CUTTING - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE ACTION: (T-12:25 PM) Commissioner McKinzie highlighted attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Dillard High School in connection with Florida Blue. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) D. HONOR THE STRIPE - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE ACTION: (T-12:26 PM) Commissioner McKinzie relayed attending the Honor The Stripe event honoring the Tamarac District of the Broward Sheriff’s Department and Tamarac Fire Rescue. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) E. PUBLIC SAFETY MONTH - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE ACTION: (T-12:27 PM) Commissioner McKinzie announced that next month is public safety month and thanked security for what they do each and every day. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) F. SAINT MARKS - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-12:28 PM) Commissioner Fisher discussed visiting the new science building at Saint Mark’s Episcopal School facility. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) G. PANTHERS - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-12:28 PM) Commissioner Fisher conveyed support for the Panthers in the series. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) H. CHILDNET EVENT - COMMISSIONER RICH ACTION: (T-12:29 PM) Commissioner Rich reported that ChildNet honored Cindy Arenberg Seltzer with a Champion of Children award at an event presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital this past week. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) I. STEM AWARDS - COMMISSIONER RICH ACTION: (T-12:30 PM) Commissioner Rich discussed attending the American Association of University Women STEM Awards event this past Saturday in Weston. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) J. P3 ECO-CHALLENGE - COMMISSIONER RICH ACTION: (T-12:32 PM) Commissioner Rich discussed attending the P3 Eco-Challenge awards ceremony at Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center in which awards were presented to students across Broward County for environmental projects in collaboration with Broward County Public Schools. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) K. SOUND GARDEN - COMMISSIONER RICH ACTION: (T-12:33 PM) Commissioner Rich announced that a celebration dedicating a new Healing Sound Garden is being held at the Dan Marino Center, in Weston tonight at 5:30, in partnership with Leadership Class of ’43 and the South Florida Symphony. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) L. LYONS ROAD - COMMISSIONER BOGEN ACTION: (T-12:34 PM) Commissioner Bogen discussed Lyons Road in relation to the Fisher Family. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) M. BUSINESS CONFERENCE - COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-12:34 PM) Commissioner Udine congratulated OESBD Director Sandy-Michael McDonald for the success of Broward & Beyond Business Conference. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) N. CAD SYSTEMS - COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-12:35 PM) Commissioner Udine discussed interoperability of the CAD Systems Hub. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) O. SHOUT OUT - COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-12:37 PM) Commissioner Udine gave the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Boys’ Baseball Team and Coach Fitz-Gerald a shout out in winning the state championship five years in a row. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) P. TOWN MEETING - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-12:38 PM) Commissioner Geller reported hosting a town meeting last night and thanked Highway Construction and Engineering Director Richard Tornese and Assistant Director Rasem Awwad for attending town meetings to address traffic inquiries. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Q. FLUORIDE BILL - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-12:39 PM) Commissioner Geller discussed the bill mandating that local governments may not provide fluoride in water. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) R. MICROGRANTS - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:41 PM) Commissioner Rogers reported availability of microgrant funding and encouraged participation of small businesses in the community. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) S. CHILDREN’S WEEK - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:42 PM) Commissioner Rogers relayed a debriefing will be held in Plantation tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. with the children who participated in Children’s Week in Tallahassee, providing them an opportunity to share their experiences. In addition, Commissioner Rogers thanked community partners for their coordination efforts. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) T. WORKFORCE - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:44 PM) Commissioner Rogers advocated for investment in students and businesses in an effort to retain them within the County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) U. VETERANS’ SERVICES - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:45 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed transportation and services for veterans’ access to medical care. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) V. HEALTHCARE - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:45 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed the pay ratio between nurses and patients in relation to training and home care. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) W. TRADE ZONES - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:47 PM) Commissioner Rogers encouraged conversation in connection with foreign trade zones to facilitate continued growth. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) X. SOLID WASTE - MAYOR FURR ACTION: (T-12:48 PM) Mayor Furr noted availability and distribution of the Draft Master Plan for the Solid Waste Authority and advised that it will be a discussion item during the next meeting. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Y. FINANCIAL RESERVES - MAYOR FURR ACTION: (T-12:48 PM) Mayor Furr relayed that the County Commission has done a good job in building up reserves, capital investments and infrastructure. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Z. ANIMAL CARE - MAYOR FURR ACTION: (T-12:49 PM) Mayor Furr announced that Animal Care is starting the Broward Buddies Micro-Adoption Program and advocated for adoptions. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) AA. SFRPC - MAYOR FURR ACTION: (T-12:50 PM) Mayor Furr discussed attending a South Florida Regional Planning Council meeting yesterday with Commissioner Geller and highlighted coordination in relation to US 27. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) BB. SOLID WASTE - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-12:51 PM) Commissioner Geller asked Mayor Furr to provide a framework for the Solid Waste Draft Master Plan. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Commissioner Geller, Mayor Furr noted five scenarios were put forth in the Plan and discussed the general recommendation for Scenario A, which is finding ways to do more recycling and potential contracting by the Solid Waste Authority. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
- 59. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT A. PALM BEACH COUNTY ACTION: (T-12:56 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero noted that she will be attending an event today, which is Virginia Baker’s last commission meeting in Palm Beach County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) B. COMMENDATION ACTION: (T-12:56 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero commended Mayor Furr for doing a great job on Sunday and advised that a link will be sent out. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) C. CONGRATULATIONS ACTION: (T-12:57 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero congratulated the Panthers and noted game 1 of the next series is tonight. In addition, Administrator Cepero highlighted availability of transit services to attend home games and encouraged visiting <https://broward.org/bct> for details. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) D. HURRICANE SEASON ACTION: (T-12:57 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero announced June 1 as the start of Hurricane Season and advocated for plans and preparation. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) E. VIPER 7 ACTION: (T-12:57 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero discussed implementation of the Viper 7 telephony system in connection with its interaction with 9-1-1. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) F. LEGISLATURE ACTION: (T-12:58 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero provided updates on the fluid legislative front and advised that she, along with the lobbying teams, are engaged 24 hours a day in monitoring the situation. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)