Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Mark D. Bogen
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution, the title of which is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, NAMING COURTROOM 15150, LOCATED AT THE BROWARD COUNTY JUDICIAL COMPLEX, IN HONOR OF MICHAEL MOSKOWITZ AS "THE MICHAEL MOSKOWITZ COURTROOM"; DIRECTING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE NAMING OF THE COURTROOM; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Mark D. Bogen)
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Section 18.43 of the Broward County Administrative Code, approval of the Board of County Commissioners is necessary to adopt a Resolution naming County-owned property.
What Action Accomplishes
Adopts the proposed Resolution naming a County-owned courtroom in honor of Michael Moskowitz.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
This item proposes that the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") name Courtroom 15150 at the Main Courthouse, located at 201 S.E. Sixth Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 ("Courtroom"), in honor of Michael Moskowitz.
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Michael Moskowitz served the Broward County community for decades as a lawyer, lobbyist, philanthropist, and community leader. Mr. Moskowitz frequently walked the halls of the Broward County Governmental Center, armed with a smile, a story, and a mission. He lobbied before governmental bodies and regulatory authorities on behalf of both local and national clients. He had also represented Broward County in significant litigation. A founder and managing partner of the Fort Lauderdale law firm Moskowitz Mandell Salim & Simowitz, his law practice focused on local government law, land use, complex litigation, and real estate. He and his firm litigated many high-profile ...
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