Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Mark D. Bogen
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO NOTE FOR THE RECORD that the Broward County Board of County Commissioners ("Board") will consider the approval of a Resolution naming Courtroom 15150 (or any other courtroom designated by the Chief Judge) at the Broward County Judicial Complex, located at 201 S.E. 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 ("Main Courthouse"), as "The Michael Moskowitz Courtroom" in honor of lawyer, philanthropist, and community leader Michael Moskowitz, at the meeting of the Board on November 15, 2022.
ACTION: (T-12:34 PM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Bogen voted in the affirmative telephonically.
B. MOTION TO DIRECT County Administrator to solicit the input of at least three local municipalities, homeowners' associations, or other appropriate community groups regarding the Board's proposed action described in Motion A, as required under Section 18.43(i) of the Broward County Administrative Code. (Commissioner Bogen)
ACTION: (T-12:34 PM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Bogen voted in the affirmative telephonically.
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Why Action is Necessary
Motions A and B, which address public notice and input, are required by existing County code to accomplish the referenced naming.
What Action Accomplishes
Enables the Board to consider the referenced naming on November 15, 2022.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
This item proposes that the Board consider naming Courtroom 15150 (or any other courtroom designated by the Chief Judge) at the Main Courthouse, located at 201 S.E. 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, in honor of Michael Moskowitz.
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Michael Moskowitz served the Broward County community for decades as a lawyer, lobbyist, phil...
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