Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Nan H. Rich
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution Naming County-Owned Property, the title of which is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, NAMING THE STIRLING ROAD BRANCH LIBRARY AS “THE MARTA-BETH FRIEDMAN STIRLING ROAD BRANCH LIBRARY” IN HONOR OF THE LATE MARTA-BETH FRIEDMAN, A RESPECTED MEMBER OF THE BROWARD COUNTY COMMUNITY; DIRECTING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE NAMING OF THE LIBRARY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by Mayor Nan H. Rich, and Cosponsored by Vice-Mayor Beam Furr and Commissioners Mark D. Bogen, Michael Udine, Lamar P. Fisher, Steve Geller, Tim Ryan, Robert McKinzie, and Hazelle P. Rogers)
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Why Action is Necessary
A Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish notice of public hearing to consider adoption of the Resolution Naming County-Owned Property was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting on August 22, 2024.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the Board’s consideration of the Resolution Naming County-Owned Property.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
This item proposes that the Board name the Stirling Road Branch Library, located at 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood, Florida 33312 (“Library”), in honor of the late Marta-Beth Friedman.
Marta-Beth Friedman made significant contributions to the Broward County community through her humanitarian service. She was an active member of the Broward County Library Advisory Board for over 20 years and was instrumental in the establishment of the Library. She also championed early childhood literacy and education and helped to develop programs that provide family support services and subsidized childcare.
Section 18.43 of the Broward County Administrative Code (“Administrative Code”) establishes the Board’s policy for naming property, buildings, structures, or facilities. Pursuant to Section 18.43(e) of the Administrative Code, the County Administrator solicited community input for the proposed naming of the Library from the City of Hollywood, Young Israel of Hollywood-Fort Lauderdale, and Friends of the Stirling Road Branch Library. Attached as Exhibit 2 is a July 2, 2024, memorandum to the Board summarizing the input solicited and received and analyzing whether the proposed naming of the Library aligns with County policy. The letters and e-mails in support of the proposed naming received from residents, community leaders, and elected officials are attached to the July 2 memorandum.
Source of Additional Information
Harrison Grandwilliams, Chief of Staff, District 1, 954-357-7001
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The fiscal impact is expected to be less than $10,000.