Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Tara Williams
Department: Human Services Division: Crisis Intervention & Support
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement No. BWL35 between the State of Florida Department of Health-Broward County Health Department (“BCHD”), and Broward County, effective October 1, 2026 or the date of full execution, whichever is later, through September 30, 2027, to provide sexually transmitted infections and human immunodeficiency virus testing, and non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis treatment to certain victims and adult survivors of sexual assault completing a forensic medical examination at the Nancy J. Cotterman Center; authorize the County Administrator to execute renewals and amendments to the Agreement, subject to legal sufficiency review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, provided such amendments do not materially increase the County’s obligations; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative actions to implement the Agreement.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Board of County Commissioners’ (“Commission”) approval is required for agreements with external agencies.
What Action Accomplishes
Approval of the Motion enables continued collaboration with BCHD to offer sexual assault survivors the opportunity to obtain sexually transmitted infections and human immunodeficiency virus testing, and non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis treatment.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This action supports the Commission’s value of “building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives,” and the goal of “delivering accessible human services that holistically address the whole person...
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