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March 11, 2025 ·10:00 AM Published

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Agenda — 118 items

  1. 1 MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2025
  2. 3 CALL TO ORDER
  3. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  4. 5 MOMENT OF SILENCE
  5. 6 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
  6. 7 PROCLAMATION(S)
  7. 8 TUESDAY MORNING MEMO
  8. 9 CONSENT AGENDA
  9. 10 BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  10. 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. 24-1640
  11. 1A. A. MOTION TO REAPPOINT Dr. Corey T. Callaghan to the Urban Wilderness Advisory Board in the category of “professional degree or demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in 1 of 8 scientific fields (environmental science).” ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated March 11, 2025, submitted at the request of Commissioner Geller. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Dr. Corey T. Callaghan who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity that receives funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Geller) ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated March 11, 2025, submitted at the request of Commissioner Geller. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. 25-324
  12. 1B. MOTION TO APPOINT Ronald J. Pimentel to the Bicycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. (Commissioner Davis) 25-340
  13. 1C. MOTION TO APPOINT Cecelia Cuff to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. (Commissioner Davis) 25-341
  14. 1D. A. MOTION TO APPOINT Dr. Yelena Revere to the Children's Services Board. ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated March 11, 2025, submitted at the request of Commissioner Davis. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Dr. Yelena Revere who holds employment or contractual relationships with entities that receive funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Davis) ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated March 11, 2025, submitted at the request of Commissioner Davis. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. 25-342
  15. 1E. A. MOTION TO APPOINT Janadiah Pascal to the Health and Sanitary Control Board. ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated March 11, 2025, submitted at the request of Commissioner Davis. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Janadiah Pascal who holds employment or contractual relationships with entities that receive funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Davis) ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated March 11, 2025, submitted at the request of Commissioner Davis. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. 25-344
  16. 1F. MOTION TO APPOINT Karen Smith to the Library Advisory Board in the category of “registered voter”. (Commissioner McKinzie) 25-343
  17. 1G. A. MOTION TO APPOINT Angela Pender-Law to the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities in the category of “Registered Voter; Dedicated to Advancement of the Disabled.” ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated March 11, 2025, submitted at the request of Commissioner McKinzie. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Angela Pender-Law who holds employment or contractual relationships with entities that receive funds from Broward County. (Commissioner McKinzie) ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated March 11, 2025, submitted at the request of Commissioner McKinzie. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. 25-345
  18. 19 AVIATION DEPARTMENT
  19. 2. MOTION TO APPROVE Other Transaction Agreement No. 70T02025T5900N017 between the Transportation Security Administration and Broward County regarding the Transportation Security Administration Certified Explosives Detection Canine Teams at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, with a term of three years commencing on January 1, 2025, and expiring on December 31, 2027; authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorizing the Director of Aviation to approve and execute future amendments to Other Transaction Agreement No. 70T02025T5900N017 that do not impose any additional costs or material risk to Broward County, subject to review and approval by the Office of the County Attorney for legal sufficiency. 25-205
  20. 3. MOTION TO APPROVE Sixth Amendment to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement between Broward County and the State of Florida Department of Transportation for Financial Project No. 440097-2-94-01, to increase funding by $785,026 for Phase II of the Gate Expansion/Terminal 5 Project at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Fifth Amendment; and authorizing the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Sixth Amendment. 25-208
  21. 22 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
  22. 23 REAL PROPERTY AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
  23. 4. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Purchase and Sale Agreement between Broward County (“Purchaser”) and RUS’S Property, LLC (“Seller”) for the purchase of real property consisting of approximately five acres and located in the Town of Davie, for a purchase price of $3,000,000 (“Agreement”); authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement and the County Administrator to attest to same; and authorize the Director of Real Property and Real Estate Development to execute and process all customary closing title documents. (Commission District 5) ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Port Everglades Department's Capital Fund to transfer funds from reserves in the amount of $3,000,000 for the purpose of purchasing real property. ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved Resolution No. 2025-41. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. 25-250
  24. 25 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
  25. 5. MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment for Extension of Public Transportation Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), extending the term from March 31, 2025, to March 31, 2026, to allow for sufficient time for the completion of capital improvements associated with the I-95 Express Bus Service at the Miramar Park and Ride facility and other bus stops along the corridor; and authorizing the Mayor to execute same. 25-159
  26. 6. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement for Petroleum Cleanup Participation Program (PCCP Agreement) with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regarding state funding assistance for site rehabilitation activities related to an April 25, 1988, petroleum discharge at the Transportation Department’s Copans Road Mass Transit facility in substantially the form attached; authorize the County Administrator to execute the PCPP Agreement, inclusive of the Property Owner Conditional Closure Agreement and Declaration of Interim Restrictive Covenants therein, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office, and take all administrative and budgetary actions to implement the PCPP Agreement. 25-181
  27. 28 OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
  28. 7. MOTION TO REAPPOINT Susan V. Spragg to the Racial Equity Task Force in the category of “Broward County residents who are engaged in racial equity work in one of the County's systems of care for child welfare, housing, and homelessness, or health care services.” 25-246
  29. 30 OFFICE OF PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
  30. 8. MOTION TO APPROVE Broward County Advertising and Marketing Program Policy and Standards (Exhibit 1), also known as Advantage Marketing Program, and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the program. 25-234
  31. 32 REQUEST TO SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  32. 9. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on April 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider the application of Eller-I.T.O. Stevedoring Company, L.L.C., for the granting of a renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades steamship agent services franchise for a new five-year term. 25-168
  33. 10. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on April 1, 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 CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL; AMENDING SECTION 18.88 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (“ADMINISTRATIVE CODE”); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 25-243
  34. 11. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on April 1, 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 ZONING CODE; CREATING, REPEALING, AND AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 39 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”), RELATED TO DIGITAL MAPS, COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL HOMES, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, ADMINISTRATIVE SETBACK WAIVERS, ZONING VERIFICATION LETTERS, AND GENERAL UPDATING AMENDMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners) 25-244
  35. 12. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on April 1, 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 BROWARD COUNTY PROMPT PAYMENT POLICY; AMENDING SECTION 1-51.6 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) 25-272
  36. 13. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on April 1, 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 SPEED DETECTION SYSTEMS IN SCHOOL ZONES; REPEALING SECTION 23-6 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”) RELATING TO SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMITS; CREATING A NEW ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 23, INCLUDING SECTIONS 23-9 THROUGH 23-11, RELATING TO SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMITS AND SPEED DETECTION SYSTEMS; RENUMBERING AND AMENDING ARTICLES II AND III OF CHAPTER 23; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Senator Steve Geller) 25-281
  37. 14. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on April 1, 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 GARBAGE AND TRASH; REPEALING AND CREATING A NEW ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 14, INCLUDING SECTIONS 14-150 THROUGH 14-154, OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”) RELATING TO BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT; AMENDING SECTION 8½-16 OF THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Senator Steve Geller) 25-285
  38. 39 RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT
  39. 40 HOUSING FINANCE DIVISION
  40. 15. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution, the title of which is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING A PLAN OF FINANCE INVOLVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA (THE “HFA”) OF ITS SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS (THE “SINGLE FAMILY BONDS”) IN AN AGGREGATE FACE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $350,000,000 IN ONE OR MORE SERIES; APPROVAL OF THE SINGLE FAMILY BONDS AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 147(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED; APPROVING THE MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 147(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFICERS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND THE EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS OF THE HFA TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PLAN OF FINANCE AND THE ISSUANCE OF SINGLE FAMILY BONDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS RESOLUTION. 25-042
  41. 42 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
  42. 16. A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, authorizing the issuance of a taxable revolving line of credit note in the principal amount of not to be outstanding in excess of $25,000,000 to finance the costs of certain capital projects at the Broward County Civic Arena, and refunding a portion of certain outstanding obligations; providing that the Note shall be payable from the pledged revenues; authorizing and delegating to the Mayor and County Administrator the sale of the Note to the Bank pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Revolving Credit Agreement with the Bank; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Revolving Credit Agreement; providing for certain other matters in connection therewith; and providing an effective date. (Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, the Board’s consideration of Motion A for this item is based on the substitute Exhibit 1, which was distributed as Additional Material and now includes the Form Revolving Credit Agreement and the Term Sheet.) ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved Resolution No. 2025-48 as amended with Regular Meeting Additional Material 16(2), dated March 11, 2025, submitted at the request of Finance and Administrative Service Department. (See Regular Meeting Additional Material 16, dated March 11, 2025, submitted at the request of Finance and Administrative Service Department. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Tourist Tax Capital Fund to appropriate revenue in the amount of $10,000,000 to finance the costs of certain capital projects at the Broward County Civic Arena. ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved Resolution No. 2025-49. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. C. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Series 2006B and 2016 Civic Arena Refunding Bonds Fund to appropriate revenue in the amount of $5,000,000 to refund a portion of certain outstanding obligations on the Series 2016 Bonds. ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved Resolution No. 2025-50. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. 25-276
  43. 44 ACCOUNTING DIVISION
  44. 17. MOTION TO APPROVE travel for more than five County employees from the Parks and Recreation Division to attend the same non-local event. 25-223
  45. 18. MOTION TO APPROVE travel for more than five County employees from the Resilient Environment Department to attend the same non-local event. 25-224
  46. 47 PURCHASING DIVISION
  47. 48 For Finance and Administrative Services Department
  48. 19. A. MOTION TO APPROVE sole brand designation of Proofpoint Email Security maintenance and support services, for the Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) Division. ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Director of Purchasing to award resultant open-end contract to an authorized reseller for Proofpoint Email Security Solution, for the Enterprise Technology Services Division, in the initial one-year term estimated amount of $340,000, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for five one-year terms, for a potential six-year estimated amount of $2,040,000. ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. 25-084
  49. 20. A. MOTION TO APPROVE most reasonable source designation of asset management services for the Broward County Convention Center Hotel, from North Star Research Corp., dba HVS Convention, Sports & Entertainment Facilities Consulting, for the Finance and Administrative Services Department. (Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, vendor’s signature page has been received.) ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. B. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and North Star Research Corp. dba HVS Convention, Sports & Entertainment Facilities Consulting for Asset Management Services, Agreement No. GEN2129483A1, for the Finance and Administrative Services Department, in an estimated amount of $3,603,739, including $330,000 for reimbursables and $300,000 for optional services, for the initial ten-year term, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the Agreement for up to two five-year terms, for a twenty-year potential estimated amount of $8,360,280; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, vendor’s signature page has been received.) ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. 25-179
  50. 51 For Office of Regional Communications and Technology
  51. 21. A. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contracts to Language Line Services, Inc. (primary vendor) and CyraCom International Inc. (secondary vendor), based on Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative, Request for Offer No. DIR-CPO-TMP-572: Telecommunications and Technology Interpreter Services, Products and Related Services for Over-the-Phone Interpretation Services, for the Office of Regional Communications and Technology, in the initial term through August 25, 2025, with one optional two-year renewal and one optional one-year renewal, each in the total estimated amount of $900,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,800,000. (Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, scrivener’s errors on Item 21 are corrected as shown on the Additional Material distributed for Item 21. The Board’s consideration will be based upon the item as corrected.) ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved as amended with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated March 11, 2025, submitted at the request of Finance and Administrative Service Department. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. B. MOTION TO APPROVE Broward County Participating Addendum pursuant to the State of Texas Contract for Products and Related Services with Language Line Services, Inc., and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, scrivener’s errors on Item 21 are corrected as shown on the Additional Material distributed for Item 21. The Board’s consideration will be based upon the item as corrected.) ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved as amended with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated March 11, 2025, submitted at the request of Finance and Administrative Service Department. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. 24-1771
  52. 53 For Public Works Department
  53. 22. MOTION TO APPROVE Contract between Broward County and Structural Technologies, LLC, for Design/Build Sheridan St. Bridge over FL Turnpike (Step Two), RFP No. PNC2126443P1, for the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division, in a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $10,670,589, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. 25-104
  54. 23. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and Gannett Fleming, Inc., for Consultant Services for Engineering Services for Master Pump Station 300 Rehabilitation, Request for Proposals (RFP) No. PNC2128642P1, for Water and Wastewater Services, in a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $1,430,101, which includes $50,000 for optional services and $30,922 for reimbursables, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. 25-113
  55. 56 For Transportation Department
  56. 24. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low responsive, responsible bidder, 4 Best Business Corp., for CCTV System Installation, Repair, Support and PM Services (FTA), Bid No. TRN2128857B1, for the Broward County Transportation Department, in the initial three-year estimated amount of $4,092,858, which includes an estimated annual allowance amount of $100,000; and to authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a five-year potential estimated amount of $6,821,430. 25-090
  57. 58 RECORDS, TAXES, AND TREASURY DIVISION
  58. 25. A. MOTION TO APPROVE minutes of the 10 a.m. Broward County Board of County Commissioners meetings of October 8, October 22, November 12, November 19, and December 12, 2024. ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. B. MOTION TO APPROVE FOR FILING supplemental papers pertaining to the plats and other items that were approved in prior years. ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. C. MOTION TO APPROVE destruction of Board of County Commission minutes and supporting documents, which have been imaged and have met retention requirements consistent with the General Records Schedule GS1-SL, established by the Division of Library and Information Services of the State of Florida for local government agencies. ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. D. MOTION TO FILE quarterly report, October 2024 through December 2024, of all Ordinances and Resolutions filed by cities and outside agencies. ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. 25-063
  59. 26. A. MOTION TO APPROVE cancellation of warrants from Central Account No. xxxxxxxxx3785, Tax Refund Account No. xxxxxxxx9850, and Self-Insurance Account No. xxxxxxxxx0518, due to having a stale date, being unclaimed, or not being negotiated. ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. B. MOTION TO APPROVE cancellation of warrants from Tax Refund Account No. xxxxxxxxx9850, due to being voided. Checks have been reissued. ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. 25-199
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  61. 62 QUASI-JUDICIAL CONSENT HEARING
  62. 63 RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT
  63. 64 URBAN PLANNING DIVISION
  64. 27. MOTION TO APPROVE plat note amendment to Rio Colony (020-MP-06). (Commission District 8) 25-078
  65. 28. MOTION TO APPROVE non-vehicular access line amendment on Hollywood Commercial Center plat (009-MP-83). (Commission District 6) 25-079
  66. 67 END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL CONSENT HEARING
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  68. 69 COUNTY AUDITOR
  69. 29. MOTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND FILE Office of the County Auditor’s Status of Women in Broward County Biennial Report 2025 - Report No. 25-12. 25-252
  70. 30. MOTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND FILE Office of the County Auditor’s Audit of Hourly Billing Rates for the Agreement with Keith and Associates, Inc. for Professional Consultant Services for Airport Utilities and Pavement Projects - Report No. 25-11. 25-278
  71. 72 COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
  72. 31. MOTION TO AMEND Broward County Board of County Commissioners' meeting calendar to reflect a change to the 2025 Commission Meeting Schedule. 25-257
  73. 74 CULTURAL DIVISION
  74. 32. A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution accepting a donation in the amount of $10,000 from FAT Village Venture, LLC, to be used by the Cultural Division to install public art in the Flagler Village neighborhood, located in downtown Fort Lauderdale; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement acceptance and utilization of the donation. ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved Resolution No. 2025-51. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Public Art and Design Trust Fund in the amount of $10,000 for Fiscal Year 2025 to recognize and appropriate the donation. ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Approved Resolution No. 2025-52. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Geller was not present. 25-150
  75. 76 COUNTY COMMISSION
  76. 33. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of bus fares for military personnel riding on Broward County Transit buses during Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale 2025, April 22 - 30, 2025 and providing for an effective date. (Commissioner Fisher) 25-259
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  78. 79 PUBLIC HEARING
  79. 34. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution to release (i) a 20-foot-wide utility easement recorded in book 7684, page 155, of the Official Records of Broward County, Florida and (ii) a 20-foot-wide utility easement recorded in book 7684, page 156, of the Official Records of Broward County, Florida, both interests lying within Parcel B of Pennell Family Plat, and generally located on the east side of Northeast 1st Avenue between Northeast 5th Street and North Dixie Highway in the City of Deerfield Beach, Florida; Petitioners: Deerfield Development Resources LLC; Agent: Joshua Horning, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc; Application for Vacation and Abandonment: 2024-V-08. (Commission District 2) 24-1779 ▶ jump to 128:35
  80. 35. 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 TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAXES; AMENDING SECTION 31½-16 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) 25-275 ▶ jump to 129:19
  81. 82 END PUBLIC HEARING
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  83. 84 REGULAR AGENDA
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  85. 86 COUNTY COMMISSION
  86. 36. MOTION TO DISCUSS Amendment PC 21-5 to the County Land Use Plan (“Amendment”) in the City of Deerfield Beach, and to direct the initiation of an amendment to the Land Use Plan to return the subject property to its previous land use categories. (Vice-Mayor Bogen) 25-274 ▶ jump to 131:14
  87. 37. MAYOR'S REPORT BIRTHDAY - MAYOR FURR ACTION: (T-12:48 PM) Mayor Furr wished his Chief of Staff, Idelma Quintana a happy birthday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) FORT LAUDERDALE COMMUNICATION - MAYOR FURR ACTION: (T-12:48 PM) Mayor Furr discussed a letter sent to the City of Fort Lauderdale in connection with the Commuter Rail Project. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) (See Non-Agenda Additional Material, dated March 11, 2025, submitted at the request of Mayor Furr.) BOARD RETREAT - MAYOR FURR ACTION: (T-12:49 PM) Mayor Furr noted that the upcoming Board Retreat is an opportunity to bring forth priorities for discussion and promoted preparation. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) WORKSHOP - MAYOR FURR ACTION: (T-12:50 PM) Mayor Furr thanked everyone for their attendance at the State of the County Board Workshop. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) WATER MATTERS DAY - MAYOR FURR ACTION: (T-12:50 PM) Mayor Furr thanked staff for their participation and doing a fantastic job for Water Matters Day. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) PLANNING COUNCILS - MAYOR FURR ACTION: (T-12:50 PM) Mayor Furr discussed a joint meeting of Regional Planning Councils in which there was agreement to send a letter to the Secretary of Transportation in regard to Tri-Rail budget and consensus in relation to an EPA coral reef management plan. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) SAINT PATRICK’S DAY - MAYOR FURR ACTION: (T-12:50 PM) Mayor Furr wished everyone a good Saint Patrick’s Day. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1647
  88. 38. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT WATER MATTERS DAY ACTION: (T-12:52 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero gave kudos to the County Team for doing an outstanding job with Water Matters Day. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) BOARD RETREAT ACTION: (T-12:52 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero advised that she will be sending out a communication to Commissioners setting the framework and expectations for the Board Retreat. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) BCT RODEO ACTION: (T-12:53 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero recognized Cedric Davis for receiving Rodeo Rookie of the Year and placing fifth overall in the BCT Rodeo. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) FAPAA AWARD ACTION: (T-12:53 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero congratulated Rousseau Durocher in being named Florida Animal Protection and Advocacy Association 2025 Leader of the Year. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1649
  89. 90 NON-AGENDA
  90. 39. WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:18 PM) Commissioner Rogers wished everyone happy Women’s History Month and thanked County government employees for their service. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-404
  91. 40. VA HOSPITAL VISIT - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:19 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed using public transportation in order to visit the VA Hospital and advised that Veterans will be attending an upcoming meeting to share concerns within the healthcare and transportation components. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-405
  92. 41. UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:21 PM) Commissioner Rogers relayed having had the pleasure of being the special ringmaster for the UniversSoul Circus on March 1 and encouraged attendance. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-406
  93. 42. NATURESCAPE AWARD - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:22 PM) Commissioner Rogers congratulated the City of Plantation in receiving the NatureScape Emerald Award this past Saturday on Water Matters Day. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-407
  94. 43. CHILDREN’S WEEK - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:22 PM) Commissioner Rogers noted looking forward to continued partnerships in bringing young people to Tallahassee for Children’s Week. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-408
  95. 44. STATUS OF WOMEN - COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-12:24 PM) Commissioner Udine discussed efforts Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance is undertaking in order to attract talent to Broward County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-409
  96. 45. SFRPC - COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-12:25 PM) Commissioner Udine reported attending the South Florida Regional Planning Council Joint Meeting in which Tri-Rail funding issues, Coral Reef programs and Port Everglades expansion were discussed and encouraged reading the related Sun Sentinel article. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-410
  97. 46. BROWARD DAYS - COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-12:26 PM) Commissioner Udine announced Broward Days next week and noted looking forward to seeing colleagues representing Broward County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-411
  98. 47. FITCE - VICE-MAYOR BOGEN ACTION: (T-12:26 PM) Vice-Mayor Bogen advised of his appointment as FITCE contact and relayed that he will be sharing the responsibility with Commissioner Davis. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-412
  99. 48. HEALTHCARE PROJECT - VICE-MAYOR BOGEN ACTION: (T-12:28 PM) Vice-Mayor Bogen provided an update as to the healthcare initiative and reported nearly 5,000 scans have been performed with about 58 percent of them in need of treatments such as medication, stents or open-heart surgery; and 10 percent having abnormalities noted. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-413
  100. 49. SOUTHWEST HAMMOCKS - COMMISSIONER RICH ACTION: (T-12:29 PM) Commissioner Rich reported attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Southwest Hammocks, which is a new 100-unit affordable housing complex located on the Howard Forman Campus in Pembroke Pines. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-414
  101. 50. BAR ASSOCIATION AWARD - COMMISSIONER RICH ACTION: (T-11:31 PM) Commissioner Rich relayed having the privilege of nominating Rebecca McGuire for the Broward Bar Association’s Unsung Heroes Award, during their Women’s History Month event, for which she was selected and honored. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-415
  102. 51. WATER MATTERS DAY - COMMISSIONER RICH ACTION: (T-12:33 PM) Commissioner Rich reported having had the privilege of speaking at the 23rd Annual Broward Water Matters Day at Tree Tops Park in Davie on Saturday in which Emerald Awards were presented. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-416
  103. 52. PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-12:34 PM) Commissioner Fisher discussed attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony in the City of Oakland Park at their new Public Works Complex for which they received the Project of the Year Award in the buildings and grounds category by the American Public Works Association, Florida Chapter. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-417
  104. 53. THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-12:35 PM) Commissioner Fisher thanked Highway Construction and Engineering Division Director Richard Tornese and staff for hosting a meeting on Andrews between Sunrise and Oakland Park. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-418
  105. 54. THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-12:35 PM) Commissioner Fisher thanked Resilient Environment Department CIO and Director Lenny Vialpando for resolving property issues at Lighthouse Point. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-419
  106. 55. RAIL NORTH PROJECT - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-12:35 PM) Commissioner Fisher thanked Transportation Director Coree Cuff Lonergan and team for hosting the Rail North Project public meeting in Pompano Beach and Oakland Park. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-420
  107. 56. BMSD - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE ACTION: (T-12:36 PM) Commissioner McKinzie reported attending meetings with County Administrator Monica Cepero in connection with Broward Municipal Services District Franklin Park in which contractual policing agreements were discussed. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-421
  108. 57. NEW RIVER - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE ACTION: (T-12:36 PM) Commissioner McKinzie discussed taking a boat ride along the North Fork of the New River in which issues were addressed with the South Florida Water Management District. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-422
  109. 58. BLACK HISTORY MONTH - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE ACTION: (T-12:39 PM) Commissioner McKinzie discussed speaking at AECOM Engineering Firm, which culminated in diversity dialogue. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-423
  110. 59. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - COMMISSIONER DAVIS ACTION: (T-12:41 PM) As relayed by staff, Commissioner Davis reported being recognized as a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award honoree by the Biden Administration at an awards ceremony held at the Anne Kolb Nature Center in Hollywood, Florida. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-424
  111. 60. 70TH ANNIVERSARY - COMMISSIONER DAVIS ACTION: (T-12:42 PM) As relayed by staff, Commissioner Davis attended the City of Miramar’s 70th Anniversary kickoff ceremony. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-425
  112. 61. BLACK HISTORY MONTH - COMMISSIONER DAVIS ACTION: (T-12:42 PM) As relayed by staff, District 7 had the honor of attending the City of Hollywood’s 2025 Black History Month Celebration on behalf of Commissioner Davis, which was hosted by the African American Advisory Council at Washington Park. The event highlighted the theme “African Americans and Labor,” showcasing the historical and modern contributions of Black workers across industries. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-426
  113. 62. SOUTHWEST HAMMOCKS - COMMISSIONER DAVIS ACTION: (T-12:42 PM) As relayed by staff, Commissioner Davis attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Southwest Hammocks in Pembroke Pines, a new supportive housing community for adults living with severe and persistent mental illness. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-427
  114. 63. ROYAL CORONATION BRUNCH - COMMISSIONER DAVIS ACTION: (T-12:42 PM) As relayed by staff, Commissioner Davis attended the 2025 Royal Coronation Brunch and Business Excellence Awards hosted by Lady Guy, Society Papers and the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which brought together South Florida’s most influential business and civic leaders and featured the presentation of Business Excellence Awards to distinguished community members. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-428
  115. 64. STATE OF THE COUNTY FORUM - COMMISSIONER DAVIS ACTION: (T-12:44 PM) As relayed by staff, District 7 had the honor of attending the 17th Annual State of the County Forum, hosted by the Broward Workshop at the Broward County Convention Center, which brought together key business and community leaders to discuss the future of Broward County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-429
  116. 65. UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS - COMMISSIONER DAVIS ACTION: (T-12:44 PM) As relayed by staff, Commissioner Davis had the honor of serving as the guest Ringmaster for the UniverSoul Circus Caribbean Night in Miramar, which showcased performances reflecting the rich culture heritage of the Caribbean. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-430
  117. 66. BLACK HISTORY MONTH - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE ACTION: (T-12:45 PM) Commissioner McKinzie commended Director of Transportation Coree Cuff Lonergan’s Department for representing the County well in celebration of Black History Month through art displays, festivals, parades and community involvement. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-431
  118. 67. FITCE - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:46 PM) Commissioner Rogers advocated for the inclusion of foreign trade zones during the Florida International Trade & Cultural Expo in order to promote resources and assets available to enhance businesses coming into Broward County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Commissioner Rogers, County Attorney Andrew Meyers requested that Commissioner involvement be coordinated through the County Attorney’s Office. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to prior discussion, County Administrator Monica Cepero advised that the same foreign trade zone engagement and tours will continue as previously coordinated through staff and OESBD, including an annual report which will also be distributed. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 25-432