Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Beam Furr
Department: County Commission
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MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A. HOMELESSNESS - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE
ACTION: (T-12:46 PM) Commissioner McKinzie discussed the homelessness situation in Broward County, in specific locations such as the bus depot, and advocated for further dialogue for a solution. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Commissioner McKinzie, Commissioner Rich discussed current programs and initiatives and requested a presentation be given at the next Commission meeting highlighting efforts to mitigate homelessness in the community. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
B. CONGRATULATIONS - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-12:49 PM) Commissioner Fisher congratulated Woodrow Poitier in having Fire Station 52 in Pompano Beach dedicated to him. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
C. GRAND OPENING - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-12:49 PM) Commissioner Fisher reported attending the Broward Health and Resource Hub Grand Opening at the Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
D. GRAND OPENING - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-11:49 PM) Commissioner Fisher relayed attending the Hive Black Box Theater Grand Opening at the Ali Cultural Center in Pompano Beach this past Saturday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
E. HOLIDAY - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-12:50 PM) Commissioner Fisher wished friends of the Jewish faith a happy Rosh Hashanah. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
F. 911 EVENT - COMMISSIONER RICH
ACTION: (T-12:52 PM) Commissioner Rich discussed speaking at a 911 memorial event in Pembroke Pines in which law enforcement, firefighters and first responders were in attendance. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
G. THANK YOU - VICE-MAYOR BOGEN
ACTION: (T-12:54 PM) Vice-Mayor Bogen thanked County Administrator Monica Cepero and staff for their assistance with projects. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
H. 911 EVENT - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-12:54 PM) Commissioner Udine reported attending a 911 event, along with Commissioner Davis and Commissioner Rogers, at the airport. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Commissioner Udine, Commissioner Rogers advocated for this event to be broadcast live throughout the Airport. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
I. THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-12:55 PM) Commissioner Udine thanked taxpayers for funding public safety and affordable housing initiatives and advocated for reducing the millage rate. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
J. HOLIDAY - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-12:56 PM) Commissioner Udine wished everyone celebrating the holiday a happy and healthy new year. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
K. SFRPC - COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-12:56 PM) Commissioner Geller reported attending the recent South Florida Regional Planning Council conference focusing on transit-oriented development and encouraged attendance at future conferences in which topics such as the Silver Tsunami, First and Last Mile, transportation, garbage recycling and others are discussed. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
L. HOLIDAY - COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-12:57 PM) Commissioner Geller wished fellow congregants of the Jewish faith a healthy and prayerful new year. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
M. HOUSING - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-1:01 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed affordable housing and advocated for home ownership opportunities. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
N. GRAND REOPENING - MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-1:02 PM) Mayor Furr discussed attending the Hallandale Library Grand Reopening, which was also attended by Friends of the Library and County Administrator Monica Cepero and staff. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
O. MASTER PLAN - MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-1:02 PM) Mayor Furr advised that the Solid Waste Authority accepted the Master Plan last Monday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
P. HIRING EVENT - MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-1:02 PM) Mayor Furr reported that The Omni is hosting a hiring event for the Convention Center Headquarters Hotel on September 30. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
Q. BUDGET HEARING - MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-1:03 PM) Mayor Furr noted that the final budget hearing is being held at 5:01 p.m. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
R. FITCE - MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-1:03 PM) Mayor Furr suggested that all Commissioners should be included on flyers in connection with FITCE. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)