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December 10, 2024 ·10:00 AM Published

Broward County Governmental Center Room 422 (Commission Chambers)

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Agenda — 190 items

  1. 1 MEETING OF DECEMBER 10, 2024
  2. 3 CALL TO ORDER
  3. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  4. 5 MOMENT OF SILENCE
  5. 6 PROCLAMATION(S)
  6. 7 TUESDAY MORNING MEMO
  7. 8 CONSENT AGENDA
  8. 9 BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  9. 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. 24-1289
  10. 1A. MOTION TO APPOINT Gregory F. Reed to the Broward Cultural Council. (Vice-Mayor Bogen) 24-1678
  11. 1B. MOTION TO APPOINT Adam Geller to the Broward County Planning Council in the category “elector; in district”. (Mayor Furr) 24-1694
  12. 1C. A. MOTION TO APPOINT Roy L. Montgomery to the School Oversight Committee in the at-large all category of the board. ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated December 10, 2024, submitted at the request of Commissioner Fisher. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Roy L. Montgomery who holds employment or contractual relationships with entities that receive funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Fisher) ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated December 10, 2024, submitted at the request of Commissioner Fisher. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. 24-1695
  13. 1D. MOTION TO APPOINT Hannah Handler Hostyk to the Library Advisory Board in the category of “registered voter”. (Mayor Furr) 24-1698
  14. 1E. MOTION TO REAPPOINT Barbara S. Effman to the Broward Regional Health Planning Council in the category of “Non-Government Health Care Consumer.” (Commissioner Geller) 24-1699
  15. 1F. A. MOTION TO APPOINT Kenneth A. Cutler to the Historic Preservation Board in the category of “Historic Architecture, Architectural History, or An Allied or Related Profession.” ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated December 10, 2024, submitted at the request of Commissioner Rich. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Kenneth A. Cutler who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity that receives funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Rich) ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated December 10, 2024, submitted at the request of Commissioner Rich. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. 24-1705
  16. 1G. MOTION TO REAPPOINT Jeanette Leilani Kicklighter to the Broward Regional Health Planning Council in the category of “Health Care Provider.” (Commissioner Rich) 24-1706
  17. 1H. MOTION TO APPOINT Ryan J. Millay to the Consumer Protection Board in the category of “registered voter”. (Commissioner Rich) 24-1707
  18. 19 AVIATION DEPARTMENT
  19. 2. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to the Standard Grant Agreement between Broward County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Agreement No. 22FRP19 to update the title of the project, update the funding source, extend Agreement Expiration Date, and make required administrative changes to the agreement for the FLL Ravenswood Interconnection project at Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the First Amendment; and authorizing the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the First Amendment, and to authorize the Director of Aviation to approve any amendments that do not impose additional financial obligations on Broward County, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney. 24-1529
  20. 3. MOTION TO APPROVE Fifth Amendment to First Amended and Restated Duty Free Concession Agreement between Broward County, Florida and Broward Duty Free, LLC to extend the term for one year, followed by a month-to-month extension for up to an additional one year through December 31, 2026, and allow for the sale of duty paid merchandise at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. 24-1573
  21. 4. MOTION TO APPROVE Public Transportation Grant Agreement between Broward County and the State of Florida Department of Transportation for Financial Project No. 449597-1-94-01, to fund up to $75,000 for the planning of the Airfield Electrical Vault project at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Public Transportation Grant Agreement, and authorizing the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Public Transportation Grant Agreement. 24-1611
  22. 5. A. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution appropriating grant funding in the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Capital Fund for the Broward County Aviation Department (“BCAD”) in the amount of $3,494,400. ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-514. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE Third Amendment to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement between Broward County and the State of Florida Department of Transportation for Financial Project No. 444844-1-94-01, increasing the total project cost of the Automated People Mover Circulator project at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (“FLL”) to $193,788,978 and increasing the grant funding total maximum contribution to $96,894,489; authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Third Amendment; and authorizing the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Third Amendment. ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. 24-1612
  23. 24 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
  24. 25 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT DIVISION
  25. 6. A. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE increase in the change order allowance for the Contract between Florida Palm Construction, Inc. and Broward County (PNC2121515C1), for the Public Safety Building Fire Alarm Public Address and System Installation project from $287,559, which is 15% of the original contract amount of $1,917,059, to $440,924, which is 23% of the original contract amount. (Commission District 8) ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution transferring funds from reserve within the General Capital Outlay Fund in the amount of $100,000 to provide additional funds needed for redesign and reconfiguration of the Public Safety Building Fire Alarm Public Address and System Installation project. ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-515. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. 24-1428
  26. 27 HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE MAINTENANCE DIVISION
  27. 7. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute amendments, change orders, and any other required documentation for the Standard Grant Agreement No. 23FRP29 between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (“FDEP”) and Broward County, dated September 6, 2023 (“Grant Agreement”), for the NE 56th Street Bridge Replacement project, 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 to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement same. 24-1618
  28. 8. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute amendments, change orders, and any other required documentation for the Standard Grant Agreement No. 23FRP24 between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (“FDEP”) and Broward County, dated September 6, 2023 (“Grant Agreement”), for the Andrews Avenue Bridge Replacement project, 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 to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement same. 24-1623
  29. 30 HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING DIVISION
  30. 9. MOTION TO APPROVE Revocable License Agreement between Broward County, Lennar Homes, LLC, and the City of Coral Springs for installation and maintenance of improvements along the north side of Wiles Road west of Coral Ridge Drive, at no cost to Broward County; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 3) 24-1470
  31. 10. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and the City of Parkland for the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of a lighting system along Hillsboro Boulevard from Parkland Bay Trail to University Drive, at no cost to Broward County; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 3) ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and the City of Parkland for the design, installation, and maintenance of landscape improvements along Hillsboro Boulevard from Parkland Bay Trail to approximately 860 feet west of Nob Hill Road, at no cost to Broward County; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 3) ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. 24-1497
  32. 11. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Revocable License Agreement between Broward County and the City of Parkland for installation and maintenance of improvements along Loxahatchee Road from approximately 600 feet west of Bishop Pit Road to approximately 2,300 feet west of Parkside Drive, at no cost to Broward County; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 3) ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE Revocable License Agreement between Broward County and the City of Parkland for installation and maintenance of improvements on Loxahatchee Road at the intersection with Nob Hill Road, at no cost to Broward County; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 3) ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. C. MOTION TO APPROVE Revocable License Agreement between Broward County and the City of Parkland for installation and maintenance of improvements on Loxahatchee Road at the intersection with University Drive, at no cost to Broward County; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 3) ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. 24-1500
  33. 34 REAL PROPERTY AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
  34. 12. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between Broward County (County) and City of Deerfield Beach (City), to extend the term of the lease for an additional five year period beginning June 30, 2025, and update certain notice requirements, for the Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch Library located at 837 East Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, Florida; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 2) 24-1556
  35. 13. MOTION TO APPROVE Easement granting Florida Power & Light Company (“FPL”) a perpetual, non-exclusive underground easement (“Easement”) for the purpose of connecting permanent power to a new building being constructed on County-owned property located at 600 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 4) 24-1572
  36. 14. MOTION TO APPROVE Residential Lease for Single Family Home or Duplex (“Residential Lease”) between Broward County (“County”), as Tenant, and Christine Holmes Allbaugh, Landlord, for the short-term lease and use of a single-family home located at 104 West 8th Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32303 (“Premises”), for a three month and three day term beginning on February 1, 2025 and ending on May 3, 2025, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 1; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. 24-1624
  37. 15. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution accepting a Road Easement executed by ESS-NYFL JV FLORIDA SUB II, LLC, on a portion of real property located at 2290 NW 19th Street in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at no cost to Broward County. (Commission District 8) 24-1473
  38. 39 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION
  39. 16. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Grant Participation and Reimbursement Agreement between Broward County and Brightline Trains Florida LLC, subrecipient of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant funds pursuant to a Subrecipient Agreement with the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO), for the construction of certain safety improvements along the Florida East Coast Railway (FECR) corridor under the FRA’s Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program, in a maximum amount from the County not to exceed $2,365,000; and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission Districts 2, 4, 6 and 8) ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator or her designee to negotiate, approve, and execute amendments or successor agreements to existing crossing agreements between Broward County and FECR necessary to facilitate the construction of improvements to the crossings under the agreement described in Motion A, provided the amendments or successor agreements are consistent with the existing crossing agreements’ maintenance obligations and costs as set forth by Florida Administrative Rule 14-57.011 for public railroad-highway grade crossing costs, do not increase any financial obligations of the County to maintain or repair the crossings beyond the requirements of State law and the existing agreements, and are subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney. (Commission Districts 2, 4, 6 and 8) ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. 24-1628
  40. 41 WATER AND WASTEWATER ENGINEERING DIVISION
  41. 17. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution accepting a utility easement located in the City of Lauderdale Lakes as part of the County’s Utility Analysis Zone construction project to improve local utilities. (Commission District 9) 24-1607
  42. 18. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution accepting a utility easement executed by 3885 N Federal, LLC, located at 3885 North Federal Highway (Parcel IDs 484318010210 and 484318010211) in the City of Pompano Beach. (Commission District 4) 24-1627
  43. 19. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution accepting a utility easement executed by Fairfield Cypress LP, located at 6500 N Andrews Avenue (Parcel ID 494210130081), in the City of Fort Lauderdale. (Commission District 4) 24-1634
  44. 45 HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
  45. 20. MOTION TO APPROVE Affiliation Agreements, and amendments, for the Human Services Department University Student Practicum Program (“USPP”), effective from the date of full execution, to provide for an increase in the stipend amount for students participating in the USPP non-clinical track; authorize the County Administrator to sign such agreements and amendments subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative actions to implement the agreements and amendments. 24-1596
  46. 47 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS DIVISION
  47. 21. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Health and Broward County in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,827,864, effective from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, for operation of the Health Department in Broward County; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement. ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen 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 member holding an employment or contractual relationship with an entity receiving funds for the performance of services under this agenda item: 1. Joshua Rodriguez 2. Paula Thaqi ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. 24-1190
  48. 49 ELDERLY AND VETERANS SERVICES DIVISION
  49. 22. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Referral Agreement No. VB124-15-2025 between Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County, Inc., and Broward County, in the estimated amount of $90,000 to the County, effective October 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, to provide case management services to eligible Veterans residing in Broward County; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorize the County Administrator to execute amendments to the Agreement, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, that do not impose any additional financial obligations on the County; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement. (Commissioner Rich pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.) (Item Numbers 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 were heard and voted on concurrently.) ACTION: (T-11:04 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Rich abstained from voting. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Veteran-Directed Care Contract Fund in the estimated amount of $90,000 to provide case management services to Veterans in Broward County. (Commissioner Rich pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.) (Item Numbers 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 were heard and voted on concurrently.) ACTION: (T-11:04 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-520. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Rich abstained from voting. 24-1465
  50. 23. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Grant Agreement No. CB00006-15-2025 between the Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County, Inc., and Broward County, in the amount of $1,082,028, effective from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, for community-based services to eligible seniors; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorize the County Administrator to execute amendments to the Grant Agreement, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, that do not impose additional financial obligations on the County; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Grant Agreement. (Commissioner Rich pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.) (Item Numbers 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 were heard and voted on concurrently.) ACTION: (T-11:04 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Rich abstained from voting. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Contract Fund to appropriate revenue in the amount of $1,100,028 for community-based services to eligible seniors, of which $1,082,028 is grant funds and $18,000 is estimated copayment revenue received from clients. (Commissioner Rich pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.) (Item Numbers 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 were heard and voted on concurrently.) ACTION: (T-11:04 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-521. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Rich abstained from voting. 24-1466
  51. 24. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement No. 25-EVSD-8210-01 between Broward County and Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County, Inc., in the amount of $684,920, effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, providing local match funding for senior services in Broward County to eligible seniors; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorize the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement. 24-1468
  52. 25. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Contract JA125-15-2025 between Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County, Inc. (“Council”) and Broward County, in a total amount not to exceed $36,518 to the County, effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, to provide caregiver training and support services to eligible Broward County residents; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorize the County Administrator to execute amendments to the Contract, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, that do not impose any additional financial obligations on the County; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Contract. (Commissioner Rich pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.) (Item Numbers 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 were heard and voted on concurrently.) ACTION: (T-11:04 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Rich abstained from voting. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Older Americans Act Title IIIE Fund to appropriate revenue in the amount of $36,518 for caregiver training and support services to eligible residents, of which $32,866 are grant funds and $3,652 are the Council’s match dollars. (Commissioner Rich pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.) (Item Numbers 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 were heard and voted on concurrently.) ACTION: (T-11:04 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-522. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Rich abstained from voting. 24-1469
  53. 26. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Contract No. JH024-15-2025 between Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County, Inc., and Broward County, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, to update Attachment I, Section II.C.1.a to require that clients’ basic subsidy payments be made exclusively via electronic payments; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorize the County Administrator to execute subsequent amendments to the Contract, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, that do not impose any additional financial obligations on the County; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Contract as amended. 24-1552
  54. 27. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County, Inc., in the amount of $750,000, effective from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, to provide emergency home-delivered meals to eligible Broward County seniors; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement. 24-1554
  55. 56 PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT
  56. 28. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution accepting a Special Warranty Deed executed by MPLX Terminals, LLC, conveying a 59-square foot parcel of real property located at Port Everglades on Eisenhower Blvd. in the City of Fort Lauderdale, at no cost to Broward County. 24-1402
  57. 29. MOTION TO APPROVE Public Transportation Grant Agreement (“PTGA”) between the Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) and Broward County for Financial Project No. 452217-1-94-01, with FDOT agreeing to grant up to $3,195,263 to Broward County for Port Everglades’ Cruise Terminal 29 Improvements/Expansion Project (“Project”), but no more than 50% of the total eligible cost of the Project, and County agreeing to match FDOT’s grant and cover any cost overruns, and Addendum thereto modifying the indemnification language of the PTGA; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the PTGA and Addendum; authorize the County Administrator or designee to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions resulting from approval of the PTGA; and authorize the County Administrator to approve any amendments to the PTGA that do not increase the County’s local match percentage (50%), subject to review by the Office of the County Attorney for legal sufficiency. 24-1613
  58. 30. MOTION TO APPROVE Eighth Amendment to the Restated Agreement between Broward County and Liftech Consultants, Inc., for Consultant Engineering Services for Cranes, Agreement No. N1038712R, extending the term of the Agreement until May 31, 2028, providing extended services related to crane upgrades and crane rail infrastructure at Port Everglades, and increasing compensation by $2,297,262 to a new not-to-exceed amount of $23,330,383; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same. 24-1632
  59. 31. MOTION TO APPROVE Grant Agreement No. 693JF72440044 with the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (“MARAD”), with MARAD agreeing to grant up to $850,000 for the Broward County Port Everglades Shore Power Duct Bank Design Project, and County agreeing to pay the remaining expense (estimated at $1,110,000), in substantially the form attached as Exhibit 1; to authorize the County Administrator to execute the Grant Agreement; to authorize the County Administrator to execute any subsequent change order(s), supplemental(s), amendment(s), and certifications requested by MARAD relating to the Grant Agreement that impose no additional financial obligations on the County, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorize the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement and administer the Grant Agreement. 24-1656
  60. 61 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
  61. 32. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, approving the Fiscal Year 2025 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP). 24-1192
  62. 33. MOTION TO NOTE FOR THE RECORD certifications, disclosures, and documentation by the Broward County Transportation Department (“BCT”) required by House Bill 1301 (2024) regarding budgeted and general administrative costs, salaried executive management-level employee compensation, ridership performance and metrics, and gifts accepted in exchange for contracts and to certify that Broward County Transit’s ratio of administrative costs to operating costs of 16.42% falls below the Tier 1 state average of 24.05% based on the most recent closed out National Transit Database (NTD) Fiscal Year 2023 data. 24-1511
  63. 64 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
  64. 34. MOTION TO ADJUST personnel cap to 6,833 positions effective January 7, 2025, to reflect changes to the Finance and Administrative Services Department Records Taxes and Treasury Division, the Office of the Inspector General and the County Attorney’s Office in Fiscal Year 2025. 24-1669
  65. 66 OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
  66. 35. MOTION TO APPROVE “Broward & Beyond Business Conference” (“BBBC”), tentatively scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2025, as a County-sponsored event; authorize the Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) to solicit co-sponsorships greater than $30,000 for BBBC; and authorize the County Administrator to execute co-sponsorship and other related sponsorship or marketing agreements for BBBC at no cost to County, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, and to take all other administrative and budgetary actions associated therewith. 24-1662
  67. 68 REQUEST TO SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  68. 36. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on January 28, 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 LANDLORD REGISTRATION, MINIMUM STANDARDS, AND RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY INSPECTIONS PROGRAM; AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 39 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”), ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A RESIDENTIAL RENTAL CERTIFICATE AND STREAMLINING THE ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners) 24-1671
  69. 37. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on January 28, 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 HOUSING COUNCIL; AMENDING ARTICLE XXXVII OF CHAPTER 1 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”); CREATING SECTION 1-619 OF THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Hazelle P. Rogers) 24-1679
  70. 38. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on January 28, 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 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS; AMENDING CHAPTERS 2, 12, AND 13 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE"); RELATING TO THE NAME, DUTIES, AND MANAGER OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS/BOARDS SECTION; FURTHER AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 24-1665
  71. 72 RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT
  72. 39. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Agreement No. 22BO1 for cost-sharing of the Segment III Shore Protection Project, providing for $567,102 in 2021/2022 legislative appropriations and for a no-cost, 12-month extension of the grant agreement term from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the same; authorize 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 financial obligations on the County; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement as amended. (Commission District 6) 24-1509
  73. 40. MOTION TO APPROVE Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Agreement No. 21BO3 for cost-sharing of the Segment II Shore Protection Project, providing for $1,259,960 in 2020/2021 legislative appropriations, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorize 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 financial obligations on the County; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement as amended. (Commission District 4) 24-1570
  74. 75 BUILDING CODE DIVISION
  75. 41. MOTION TO APPROVE Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and the City of North Lauderdale to provide representation at hearings before the Broward County Minimum Housing/Unsafe Structures Board from the date of approval by the County Commission upon execution of this agreement until September 30, 2028; and authorize the County Administrator and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 8) 24-1498
  76. 42. MOTION TO APPROVE Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and the City of Hallandale Beach to provide representation at hearings before the Broward County Minimum Housing/Unsafe Structures Board from the date of approval by the County Commission upon execution of this agreement until September 30, 2029; and authorize the County Administrator and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 6) 24-1574
  77. 78 CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION
  78. 43. MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment No. 0003 to Agreement No. JC206 between the State of Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Broward County, relating to child care licensing and enforcement; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same, and authorize County Administrator to sign any additional amendments or related documents necessary under the agreement that do not impose additional costs to the County and subject to review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney. 24-1608
  79. 80 ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING DIVISION
  80. 44. MOTION TO APPROVE disbursement of up to $37,800 from the Tree Preservation Trust Fund for the 2025 Water Matters Day Tree Giveaway. 24-1548
  81. 82 HOUSING FINANCE DIVISION
  82. 45. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Evaluation Committee final ranking of applications for the Affordable Housing Development of 1201 NW 31st Avenue, Pompano Beach, Florida, Request For Applications (“RFA”) for gap financing; authorizing the County Administrator to negotiate and execute all agreements with the highest ranked applicant subject to approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, and to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions. (Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, the Board's consideration is based on the item as amended by the Additional Material, including the amended motion statement and Exhibit 4, submitted by Resilient Environment Department.) ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved as amended with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated December 10, 2024, submitted at the request of Resilient Environment Department. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution in the amount of $7,000,000 for gap financing from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (“AHTF”) for RUDG, LLC for the Cross Creek mixed-use multifamily affordable housing development consisting of 467 total units, including 440 income restricted affordable units; authorizing the County administrator to negotiate and execute all agreements related to gap financing for the project; subject to approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, and to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions. (Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, the Board's consideration is based on the item as amended by the Additional Material, including the amended motion statement and Exhibit 4, submitted by Resilient Environment Department.) ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-528 as amended with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated December 10, 2024, submitted at the request of Resilient Environment Department. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. C. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution to enter a ground lease with RUDG, LLC to convey County owned parcels of real property for the purpose of constructing a mixed-use multifamily affordable housing development and enable RUDG, LLC to pursue funding for the development from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (“FHFC”). (Commission District 8) (Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, the Board's consideration is based on the item as amended by the Additional Material, including the amended motion statement and Exhibit 4, submitted by Resilient Environment Department.) ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved as amended with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated December 10, 2024, submitted at the request of Resilient Environment Department. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. 24-1385
  83. 46. A. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute grant funding agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") for the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Program in the amount of $3,929,190, HOME Investment Partnerships ("HOME") Program in the amount of $3,880,746, and the Emergency Solutions Grants ("ESG") Program in the amount of $245,888, collectively "Programs," relating to implementation of Broward County's Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan ("AAP") (October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025), Exhibit 1, approved by HUD and to execute any HUD Waivers; to revise funding allocations and/or project service deliverables under the AAP for various grant Programs in accordance with the Broward County Five-year Consolidated Plan ("CP"); and authorize County Administrator to execute agreements, and/or reinstatements and amendments to existing subrecipient agreements, subject to approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, and to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions for implementation of the various grant Programs, including, but not limited to, the HUD grant agreement(s), amendments to the HUD grant agreements, subrecipient agreements, amendments, reinstatements, project/activity priorities and budgetary changes in accordance with the CP and AAP, and interlocal agreements for funding of the respective grant Programs, including any prior year program income, subject to review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney (Exhibits 1 and 2). ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to appropriate and implement unanticipated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) revenue funds in the amount of $433,855 (which funds were identified in the amended AAP and represents $101,770 from the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2022/2023 and the amended amount of $332,085 from the first through third quarters of Fiscal Year 2023/2024), of which a maximum of 20% may be administrative funds, based on the recommendations, and authorize County Administrator to execute agreements, and/or amendments to existing subrecipient agreements to allocate the funds, subject to approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney (Exhibit 1). ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. C. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to appropriate and implement unanticipated Home Investment Partnerships Program Grant (HOME) revenue funds in the amount of $992,336 (which funds were identified in the Amended AAP and represent $80,470 from fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2022/2023 and the amended amount of $911,866 from the first through third quarters of Fiscal Year 2023/2024), of which a maximum of 10% may be administrative funds, based on the recommendations, and authorize County Administrator to execute agreements, and/or amendments to existing subrecipient agreements to allocate the funds, subject to approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney (Exhibit 1). ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. D. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Fund to appropriate unanticipated Program Income Revenue, through the Department of Housing and Community Development (HUD) in the amount of $332,085 and authorizing the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to allocate and implement awards (Exhibit 3). ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-529. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. E. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the HOME Investment Partnerships ("HOME") Fund to appropriate unanticipated Program Income Revenue, through the Department of Housing and Community Development (HUD) in the amount of $977,242 and authorizing the County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to allocate and implement awards (Exhibit 4). ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-530. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. 24-1549
  84. 47. MOTION TO ACCEPT Broward County State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Affordable Housing Incentive Strategies Report (“Report”) as developed by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and authorize the filing of the Report with the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (“FHFC”). 24-1569
  85. 86 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
  86. 48. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to approve and/or execute, including authority to delegate execution authority in writing after approval of the item by the County Administrator, any agreements, contract amendments, work authorizations, and other documents during the Broward County Board of County Commissioner’s 2024 Winter Recess (between December 11, 2024, and January 27, 2025), including all items listed on Exhibit 1 hereto, for which the County Administrator determines approval or execution is in the best interest of the County and delaying action until January 28, 2025 would adversely impact the County’s interests or day-to-day operations, subject to review and approval of such documents as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; directing the County Administrator to provide a report to the Board identifying any action not listed on Exhibit 1 that imposes a financial obligation on the County in excess of $500,000; and to authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions, including transferring from reserves for item 4 on Exhibit 1, to effectuate the authorized action. 24-1638
  87. 88 HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
  88. 49. MOTION TO APPROVE Fifth Amendment to Agreement between Broward County and USI Insurance Services LLC, for Employee Benefits Consulting Services, RFP No. R2114673P1, extending the term of the Agreement on a month-to-month basis for 12 months beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, with no change in rates, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. 24-1670
  89. 90 PURCHASING DIVISION
  90. 91 For Finance and Administrative Services Department
  91. 50. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to single bidder, Rexa, Inc., for Group 4 for New Actuators, Actuator Parts, Accessories & Repair Services, Bid No. OPN2127978B1, for Water and Wastewater Services and other various County agencies that may have a need for these services, in the initial two-year amount of $245,000, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for up to three one-year periods, for a five-year potential estimated amount of $612,500. 24-1448
  92. 51. A. MOTION TO APPROVE sole brand DocuSign E-Signature and Workflow Processing Services, from DocuSign, Inc. authorized resellers, for the Enterprise Technology Services Division and other Broward County agencies and offices. ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Director of Purchasing to award resultant open-end contract to an authorized reseller for DocuSign E-Signature and Workflow Processing Services, Bid No. TEC2128829B1, for the Enterprise Technology Services Division, in the initial one-year estimated amount of $245,000 and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for four one-year periods, for a five-year potential estimated amount of $1,225,000. ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. 24-1464
  93. 52. A. MOTION TO APPROVE sole brand designation for IT Service Management software, support and maintenance, subscriptions, and product services, from ServiceNow, Inc. authorized resellers, for the Enterprise Technology Services Division and other Broward County agencies and offices. ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Director of Purchasing to award a resultant open-end contract to an authorized reseller for ServiceNow, Inc., for an initial five-year term, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for five one-year periods, for a potential ten-year estimated amount of $10,000,000. ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. 24-1492
  94. 53. MOTION TO APPROVE most reasonable source designation of the NicheRMS365 Law Records Management software from Niche Technology Inc., for the Office of Regional Communications and Technology. 24-1546
  95. 96 For Public Works Department
  96. 54. A. MOTION TO APPROVE sole source, sole brand designation to provide and install Brooks Instrument Ammonia Gas Feed Systems, Equipment, Maintenance and Repair Services, from Cross Technologies, Inc. dba Cross Company, for Water and Wastewater Services. ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to sole source, Cross Technologies, Inc. dba Cross Company, for Brooks Instrument Ammonia Gas Feed Systems, Equipment, Installation, Maintenance and Repair Services, Quotation No. OPN2128645Q1, Brooks Ammonia Gas Feed System, Equipment, Maintenance And Repair Services, for Water and Wastewater Services, in the one-year estimated amount of $137,796, including pass-thru allowances of $5,500, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for four one-year periods, for a five-year potential estimated amount of $688,980. ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. 24-1401
  97. 55. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low responsive, responsible bidder, Black Fire Protection, Inc, Fire Sprinkler and Fire Pump Maintenance and Repair Services, Bid No. BLD2128953B1, Groups 1 and 2 for the Facilities Management Division and Port Everglades Department, in the initial one-year estimated amount of $3,195,269, which includes a total allowance in the annual amount of $152,500; and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for four one-year periods, for a five-year estimated amount of $15,976,345. 24-1459
  98. 99 RECORDS, TAXES, AND TREASURY DIVISION
  99. 56. A. MOTION TO APPROVE minutes of the 10 a.m. Broward County Board of County Commissioners meetings of August 22, September 5, September 17, and October 8, 2024; and the minutes of the 5:01 p.m. Budget Hearings of September 5 and September 17, 2024. ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE FOR FILING supplemental papers pertaining to the plats and other items that were approved in prior years. ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. 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-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. 24-1603
  100. 57. 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-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. B. 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 being voided. Checks have been reissued. ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. 24-1605
  101. 102 BROWARD MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT
  102. 58. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute amendments, change orders, and any other required documentation for the Standard Grant Agreement No. 22FRP120 between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (“FDEP”) and Broward County, dated September 5, 2023 (“Grant Agreement”), for the Boulevard Gardens Stormwater Improvements project, 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 to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement same. 24-1616
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  104. 105 QUASI-JUDICIAL CONSENT HEARING
  105. 106 RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT
  106. 107 URBAN PLANNING DIVISION
  107. 59. MOTION TO APPROVE plat note amendment to Lorson Plat (044-MP-06). (Commission District 5) 24-1504
  108. 60. MOTION TO APPROVE non-vehicular access line amendment on Lorson Plat (044-MP-06). (Commission District 5) 24-1505
  109. 61. MOTION TO APPROVE plat note amendment to Northwest Redevelopment Plat (112-MP-89). (Commission District 8) 24-1516
  110. 62. MOTION TO APPROVE plat entitled McClinton 25 (013-MP-23). (Commission District 4) 24-1521
  111. 63. MOTION TO APPROVE plat entitled Power Petroleum HQ (030-MP-23). (Commission District 8) 24-1522
  112. 64. MOTION TO APPROVE plat entitled Wilton Yards (017-MP-23). (Commission District 4) 24-1524
  113. 65. MOTION TO APPROVE modification to previously approved condition for Pines and 72nd Plat (015-MP-22). (Commission District 7) 24-1533
  114. 115 END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL CONSENT HEARING
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  116. 117 COUNTY ATTORNEY
  117. 66. MOTION TO DIRECT County Attorney’s Office to draft an Ordinance addressing the application of the Cone of Silence to Two-Step Solicitations. 24-1388
  118. 119 COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
  119. 67. MOTION TO APPROVE Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and the Broward County Tax Collector setting forth the terms for the transition of tax collection functions from Broward County to the elected Tax Collector, which will be distributed as additional material, and authorize the County Administrator to execute same with any amendments and additions that do not impose additional financial obligations on the County, after review for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Interlocal Agreement, as may be amended. 24-1629 ▶ jump to 65:51
  120. 68. MOTION TO APPROVE amendment to Sponsorship Agreement between Broward County and the American Jewish Committee, increasing the agreement by $47,000 for a total amount of $297,000, and extending the agreement end date to September 30, 2025, to sponsor community education, antisemitism training, and a public awareness campaign; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. 24-1637
  121. 122 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS/BOARDS SECTION
  122. 69. MOTION TO APPROVE 2025 Broward County State Legislative and Executive Program (“State Program”); and to authorize staff to make any necessary technical or typographical changes. 24-1663
  123. 124 PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION
  124. 70. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution accepting the donation of two habitat tanks, with a combined value of approximately $60,000, from Nova Southeastern University, Inc., for the use and benefit of the Parks and Recreation Division. (Commission District 6) 24-1667
  125. 71. MOTION TO APPROVE agreement between Broward County and the Children’s Services Council of Broward County (“CSC”) for CSC to provide funding in the amount of $877,813 for Fiscal Year 2025 for the County’s SWIM Central Program, with a one year initial term and four, one-year optional renewal terms; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the same; and authorize the County Administrator to approve and execute amendments to the agreement that do not impose any additional financial obligations on the County, subject to review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, and take all the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the agreement. 24-1668
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  127. 128 PUBLIC HEARING
  128. 72. (This is the second of two required public hearings. The first public hearing was held on November 12, 2024.) MOTION TO APPROVE Second Amendment to Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement between Broward County and Horizon Terminal Services LLC, to provide for lease expiration on November 30, 2024 (instead of on December 31, 2025), waive rent for the period from October 9, 2024, through November 30, 2024, and waive the Annual Minimum Guaranteed Payment for Lease Year 7 (January 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024); and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. 24-1630
  129. 73. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, consenting to the assignment of a nonexclusive, unrestricted steamship agent services franchise from Moran Shipping Agencies, Inc., to A. R. Savage and Son, LLC, to provide steamship agent services at Port Everglades for the remainder of the current five-year franchise term; providing for franchise terms and conditions. 24-1577
  130. 74. 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 MACS Transport and Security, LLC, for a new five-year term; providing for franchise terms and conditions. 24-1592
  131. 75. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution to allocate 750 Redevelopment Units to the City of Wilton Manors (PCRU 24-2), per Broward County Land Use Plan Policy 2.35.1. (Commission Districts 4 and 8), the title of which is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE ALLOCATION OF SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY (750) REDEVELOPMENT UNITS TO THE CITY OF WILTON MANORS PER BROWARD COUNTY LAND USE PLAN POLICY 2.35.1; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 24-1617
  132. 76. MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance adopting a Small-Scale amendment to the Broward County Land Use Plan map (PC 24-7), located in the City of Hollywood (Commission District 6), as an amendment to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan, the title of which is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A SMALL-SCALE AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AMENDING THE BROWARD COUNTY LAND USE PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 24-1615
  133. 77. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution to vacate and annul the following specified easements: (i) a drainage, retention and flowage easement; (ii) a 15-foot-wide utility easement; (iii) a 15-foot-wide lake maintenance easement; (iv) a 20-foot-wide drainage easement; and a (v) 20-foot-wide lake access easement, all lying within Parcel A of Lorson Plat (Plat Book 177, Page 139 of the Official Records of Broward County, Florida), and generally located on the west side of Southwest 76 Avenue, between Stirling Road and Griffin Road, in the Town of Davie, Florida; Petitioners: RC5475, LLC; Agent: Pillar Consultant, Inc; Application for Vacation and Abandonment: 2024-V-05. (Commission District 5) 24-1431
  134. 78. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution to release a 12-foot-wide utility easement as recorded in Book 13068, Page 468, of the Official Records of Broward County, Florida, and generally located on the east side of Northeast 17 Avenue between Northeast 32 Court and Northeast 32 Place, in the City of Pompano Beach, Florida; Petitioners: 3151 NF Owner LLC; Agent: Pulice Land Surveyors, Inc; Application for Vacation and Abandonment: 2024-V-06. (Commission District 4) 24-1433
  135. 79. A. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution within the General Fund in the amount of $36,862,928 primarily to appropriate funds for prior year commitments and to provide additional funding for other programs. ACTION: (T-11:24 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-537. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 9-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen voted in the affirmative telephonically. B. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution within the County Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $2,638,335 to appropriate funds for prior year commitments. ACTION: (T-11:24 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-538. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 9-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen voted in the affirmative telephonically. 24-1540
  136. 80. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolutions within the Special Revenue Funds in the amount of $3,044,724 to appropriate funds for prior year commitments and to provide additional funding for other programs. 24-1541
  137. 81. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolutions within the Capital Outlay Funds in the amount of $8,206,522 to appropriate funds for prior year commitments and to provide additional funding for other programs. 24-1542
  138. 82. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolutions within the Enterprise Funds in the amount of $30,619,501 primarily to appropriate funds for prior year commitments and to provide additional funding for other programs. 24-1543
  139. 83. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolutions within the Internal Service Funds in the amount of $1,131,745 primarily to appropriate funds for prior year commitments. 24-1544
  140. 84. 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 COUNTY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (“CBE”) AND SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (“SBE”) GOALS AND RESERVES UNDER THE BROWARD COUNTY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ACT; AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 1 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) 24-1567
  141. 85. 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 PREVAILING WAGE; AMENDING SECTION 26-5 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE") RELATING TO WAGES AND FRINGE BENEFITS ON COUNTY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners) 24-1568
  142. 143 END PUBLIC HEARING
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  144. 145 REGULAR AGENDA
  145. 85. 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 PREVAILING WAGE; AMENDING SECTION 26-5 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE") RELATING TO WAGES AND FRINGE BENEFITS ON COUNTY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners) 24-1568 ▶ jump to 89:31
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  147. 147 COUNTY COMMISSION
  148. 86. A. MOTION TO APPOINT County Commissioners to Board/Authorities/Agencies for a one-year term, as reflected in Exhibit 1, to be distributed as additional material in advance of the December 10, 2024, meeting. (Transferred to the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. (See Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated December 10, 2024, submitted at the request of Mayor Furr.) VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPOINT County Commissioners to serve as the Mayor’s designee to Boards/Authorities/Agencies for a one-year term, as reflected in Exhibit 1, to be distributed as additional material in advance of the December 10, 2024, meeting. (Transferred to the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. (See Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated December 10, 2024, submitted at the request of Mayor Furr.) VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. C. MOTION TO APPOINT County Commissioners to serve as the mayor’s designee to Boards/Authorities/Agencies for a specified term, as reflected in Exhibit 1, to be distributed as additional material in advance of the December 10, 2024, meeting. (Mayor Furr) (Transferred to the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. (See Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated December 10, 2024, submitted at the request of Mayor Furr.) VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. 24-1675
  149. 87. A. MOTION TO APPOINT Diego Elias to the Substance Abuse Advisory Board. (Transferred to the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Diego Elias who holds employment or contractual relationships with entities that receive funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Geller) (Transferred to the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-11:03 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Bogen was inaudible during the vote. 24-1682
  150. 88. MOTION TO APPOINT David Rosenof to the Central Examining Board - Division I: General Construction and Engineering Trades in the at-large all category of “alternate general contractor.” (Commissioner Geller) 24-1683
  151. 89. MAYOR'S REPORT A. CLIMATE SUMMIT ACTION: (T-12:00 PM) Mayor Furr noted that he will be attending the South Florida Climate Summit in Key West this week. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) B. LIBRARY EVENT ACTION: (T-12:00 PM) Mayor Furr reported attending the Marta-Beth Friedman Library event and recognized Libraries Director Allison Grubbs and staff for doing a good job. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) C. CITIZENSHIP CLASSES ACTION: (T-12:01 PM) Mayor Furr discussed attending citizenship classes for prospective citizens who are studying language and learning about government. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) D. LANDLORD REGISTRATION ACTION: (T-12:02 PM) Mayor Furr discussed today’s agenda item dealing with landlord registration and advocated for landlord registration within cities. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) E. HOLIDAYS ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Mayor Furr wished everyone happy holidays. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1290
  152. 90. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT A. BIRTHDAY ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero wished Commissioner Davis a happy birthday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) B. HOLIDAYS ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero wished everyone happy holidays and wellness. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) C. STAFF AWARDS ACTION: (T-12:07 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero recognized staff for receiving high-profile awards and thanked them for their great work. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) D. WELL WISHES ACTION: (T-12:08 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero wished Deputy County Administrator Dr. Kimm Campbell a speedy recovery. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1291
  153. 153 SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
  154. 154 HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
  155. 155 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS DIVISION
  156. 91. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to negotiate and execute Amendments to Agreements (subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney) between Broward County and the following four private ambulance transport providers: (1) Broward Ambulance Inc. d/b/a AMR, (2) RG Ambulance Service Inc. d/b/a Century Ambulance Service, (3) National Health Transport Inc., and (4) M C T Express Inc., to increase funding in each Agreement in the amount of $37,500, totaling $150,000 increase in the aggregate, to add emergency transportation services for certain Broward County Public School students experiencing a behavioral health crisis; authorize the County Administrator to further amend the Agreements as long as such amendments 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 authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreements as amended. 24-1672
  157. 157 COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
  158. 92. MOTION TO AMEND Broward County Board of County Commissioners’ meeting calendar to reflect a change to the January schedule. 24-1692
  159. 159 COUNTY COMMISSION
  160. 93. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft a donation agreement with Zeta Chi 1954 Education and Foundation, Inc., in the amount of $29,000 to fund the community service programs of the organization, including mentoring, food drives, literacy programs, and community restoration programs; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the donation agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement same. (Commissioner McKinzie) 24-1691
  161. 161 NON-AGENDA
  162. 94. AFFORDABLE HOUSING - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-11:32 AM) Commissioner Geller encouraged Commissioners to review a letter containing a series of questions with respect to affordable housing in preparation for a lengthier discussion in January. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1733
  163. 95. WORKSHOP - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-11:34 AM) Commissioner Rogers inquired as to the status of the January 24, 2025 workshop. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Commissioner Rogers, County Administrator Monica Cepero advised that a conversation in relation to solid waste is scheduled for the January 28, 2025 Commission meeting. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1734
  164. 96. GUYANESE EVENT - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-11:34 AM) Commissioner Rogers shared that it was her privilege to attend the Ghanese Diasporan Community event held at the German American Society venue on December 4 in which opportunities for economic development were discussed. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1735
  165. 97. SENIOR GAMES - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-11:36 AM) Commissioner Rogers discussed hosting of the Senior Games in North Lauderdale, which was well-attended. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1736
  166. 98. WELCOME - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-11:37 AM) Commissioner Rogers welcomed Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis to the Commission. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1737
  167. 99. THANK YOU- COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-11:38 AM) Commissioner Rogers thanked her staff, the security team and the supporting team of the County for all they have done and wished all happy holidays. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Commissioner Rogers, Commissioner Udine thanked the security team for their recent presence in Parkland. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1738
  168. 100. HOLIDAYS - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-11:38 AM) Commissioner Rogers wished everyone happy holidays. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1739
  169. 101. AFFORDABLE HOUSING - COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-11:38 AM) Commissioner Udine discussed improvements to the workforce aspect of affordable housing and complimented staff who have been working on these issues. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1740
  170. 102. HOLIDAYS - COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-11:40 AM) Commissioner Udine wished everyone a happy, healthy holiday and new year and encouraged participation in charitable activities. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1741
  171. 103. LIBRARY EVENT - COMMISSIONER RICH ACTION: (T-11:40 AM) Commissioner Rich congratulated Libraries Director Allison Grubbs in facilitating a successful Stirling Road Branch Library renaming event this past Sunday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1742
  172. 104. LANDLORD BREAKFAST - COMMISSIONER RICH ACTION: (T-11:42 AM) Commissioner Rich reported that the Landlord Appreciation Breakfast was hosted by Broward County and United Way of Broward at the Fort Lauderdale First Baptist Church last week and noted that over 200 landlords are partnering with the County in connection with the Home Again project. In addition, Commission Rich discussed current statistics of the County’s Affordable Housing Program and encouraged action in moving forward. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1743
  173. 105. ITEM 45 - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-11:47 AM) Commissioner Fisher thanked Housing Finance & Community Redevelopment Division Director Ralph Stone, staff, administration and Commissioner McKinzie for bringing Item 45 to fruition today. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1744
  174. 106. CONGRATULATIONS - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-11:48 AM) Commissioner Fisher congratulated Florida Panthers CEO Bryce Hollwegin and family in welcoming a new baby over the Thanksgiving weekend. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1745
  175. 107. HOLIDAYS - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-11:48 AM) Commissioner Fisher wished everyone happy holidays and a happy new year. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1746
  176. 108. WELCOME - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-11:48 AM) Commissioner Fisher welcomed Commissioner Alexandra Davis to the dais and expressed looking forward to working with her and her initiatives. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1747
  177. 109. ITEM 45 - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE ACTION: (T-11:48 AM) Commissioner McKinzie discussed affordable housing initiatives in connection with Item 45. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1748
  178. 110. BMSD - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE ACTION: (T-11:49 AM) Commissioner McKinzie discussed land use within the BMSD and opportunities for moving forward. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1749
  179. 111. NEW YEAR - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE ACTION: (T-11:52 AM) Commissioner McKinzie wished everyone a happy holiday and prosperous new year. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1750
  180. 112. THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER DAVIS ACTION: (T-11:53 AM) Commissioner Davis thanked everyone for the well wishes on her birthday, as well as colleagues and administration for their support. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1751
  181. 113. LIGHTING EVENTS - COMMISSIONER DAVIS ACTION: (T-11:54 AM) Commissioner Davis reported attending tree lighting events in Miramar and Pembroke Pines and expressed looking forward to attending a toy give away in Hollywood. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1752
  182. 114. HOLIDAYS - COMMISSIONER DAVIS ACTION: (T-11:54 AM) Commissioner Davis wished everyone happy holidays and many blessings to all and their loved ones in the new year. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1753
  183. 115. RPC WORKSHOP - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-11:54 AM) Commissioner Geller reported attending the South Florida Regional Planning Council and Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council joint workshop focusing on the upcoming Silver Tsunami, which received worldwide attention. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Commissioner Geller, Mayor Furr noted that Commissioner Geller has done a fantastic job chairing the South Florida Regional Planning Council for the last three years. In addition, Mayor Furr advised that a new section has been opened at Career Source for people who are un-retiring. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1754
  184. 116. BIRTHDAY WISHES - VICE-MAYOR BOGEN ACTION: (T-11:59 AM) Vice-Mayor Bogen wished Commissioner Davis a happy birthday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1755
  185. 117. HOLIDAY - VICE-MAYOR BOGEN ACTION: (T-12:00 PM) Vice-Mayor Bogen wished everyone a happy, healthy holiday and new year. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1756
  186. 118. PROPERTY REPAIRS - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:05 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed a program Lauderdale Lakes has in partnership with CRA in which 80 percent of the cost of certain repairs is advanced. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1757
  187. 119. HOLIDAYS - COUNTY AUDITOR ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) County Auditor Bob Melton wished everyone happy holidays and blessings. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1758
  188. 120. WELL WISHES - COUNTY ATTORNEY ACTION: (T-12:08 PM) County Attorney Andrew Meyers sent Deputy County Administrator Dr. Kimm Campbell well wishes. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1759
  189. 121. WINTER RECESS - COUNTY ATTORNEY ACTION: (T-12:08 PM) County Attorney Andrew Meyers wished everyone happy holidays, a happy new year and a restful winter recess. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1760
  190. 122. THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-12:09 PM) Commissioner Fisher thanked Transit Director Tim Garling for his service and wished him the best in his retirement. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) 24-1761