Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Beam Furr
Department: County Commission
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MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A. AGRIBUSINESS FORUM - COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-12:57 PM) Commissioner Davis reported participating on a panel, at the Jamaica Agribusiness Investment Forum conference last month, in which FITCE and the agricultural sector were discussed in terms of trade, imports and exports. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
B. BLACK CAUCUS - COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-12:58 PM) Commissioner Davis discussed attending the Congressional Black Caucus, with the theme of the conference being “Made for this Moment - Power, Policy & Progress. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
C. PARKS TOUR - COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-12:58 PM) Commissioner Davis relayed touring Miramar Pineland Park and Snake Warrior Island located in District 7 and encouraged others to visit them. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
D. FOUNDATION GALA - COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-12:59 PM) Commissioner Davis reported attending the Jason Dwayne Campbell Foundation launch gala, which was spearheaded by former State Senator Daphne Campbell on behalf of her son. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
E. LEADERSHIP - COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-12:59 PM) Commissioner Davis discussed ensuring continuation of the efforts made by Mayor Furr in the environmental sector for Broward County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
F. PROPERTY VALUATION - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE
ACTION: (T-1:00 PM) Commissioner McKinzie discussed assessed property values and housing affordability and suggested scheduling a workshop. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
G. CAPITAL PROJECT - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-1:03 PM) Commissioner Fisher reported attending the Stranahan House ground breaking for the Transformational Capital Project last month. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
H. THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-1:03 PM) Commissioner Fisher thanked County Administrator Monica Cepero and staff for their participation at the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Association meeting, which was educational in understanding efforts in relation to the homeless sector. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
I. GALLERY OPENING - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-1:04 PM) Commissioner Fisher thanked Housing Finance and Community Development Director Ralph Stone for his involvement in the opening of the Gallery at Fat Village, which is a tremendous affordable housing project. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
J. MAYORS’ LUNCHEON - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-1:05 PM) Commissioner Fisher relayed attending the Brazilian Mayors’ Luncheon in Deerfield Beach in which Broward County economic developments were discussed. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
K. HEALTHCARE PROJECT - VICE-MAYOR BOGEN
ACTION: (T-1:05 PM) Vice-Mayor Bogen provided an update in relation to the number of people who have benefited from the healthcare initiative and discussed additional testing available for earlier diagnoses and intervention. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Vice-Mayor Bogen, Commissioner Geller congratulated Vice-Mayor Bogen on the job he’s doing with the heart testing and trying to give the County better healthcare. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
L. GFLA MEETING- COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-1:06 PM) Commissioner Udine discussed attending the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Executive Board meeting two weeks ago and advised that the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance will be hosting their annual dinner this Thursday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
M. ELI EVENT - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-1:09 PM) Commissioner Udine discussed attending the Urban Land Institute Event in which Broward County growth was discussed. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
N. TOWN MEETINGS - COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-1:11 PM) Commissioner Geller discussed hosting a luncheon with city commissioners, city managers, city attorneys and County staff yesterday. In addition, Commissioner Geller discussed hosting town meetings and thanked County staff for attending and addressing transit-related issues. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
O. BUDGET - COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-1:13 PM) Commissioner Geller reported discussing the budget and spending through media and public appearances in order to explain the facts to constituents. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
P. AFFORDABLE HOUSING - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-1:20 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed owner-occupied affordable housing and advocated for keeping seniors in their homes and doing a pilot program. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
Q. TARIFFS - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-1:20 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed the effect of tariffs in various sectors. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
R. FITCE - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-1:21 PM) Commissioner Rogers reminded that FITCE is coming up, at which foreign trade zones will be discussed, and encouraged attendance. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
S. CULTURAL PROGRAMS - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-1:22 PM) Commissioner Rogers thanked Cultural Division Director Phillip Dunlap for bringing cultural programs closer to Central Broward County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
T. CARNIVAL EVENT - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-1:23 PM) Commissioner Rogers advised that the Carnival event is being held this weekend and invited colleagues to Central Broward to enjoy J’ouvert. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
U. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-1:23 PM) Commissioner Rogers advocated for continued engagement with cities and communities in order to share information. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
V. TOPS - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-1:24 PM) Commissioner Rogers referenced upcoming discussion in relation to using technology to expedite the registration process for using TOPS services. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
W. SFBJ - MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-1:24 PM) Mayor Furr discussed participating on a South Florida Business Journal panel a couple of days ago in Miramar. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
X. PLEJ - MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-1:24 PM) Mayor Furr discussed hosting the Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions, which included a Supervisor of Elections building tour. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
Y. THANK YOU - MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-1:25 PM) Mayor Furr thanked Cultural Division Director Phillip Dunlap for the materials referencing every event in each district. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
Z. MOORING FIELD - MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-1:25 PM) Mayor Furr advised that a mooring field at Loggerhead Park, located by Sheridan Street and the Intracoastal in Hollywood, will be opening this Friday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
AA. FEDERAL GRANT - MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-1:30 PM) Mayor Furr advised that the Library Services and Technology Act federal grant has been terminated by executive order, which is affecting interlibrary loans. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
BB. AUDIT REPORTS - COUNTY AUDITOR MELTON
ACTION: (T-1:30 PM) County Auditor Bob Melton advised that several audit reports will be distributed soon. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
CC. VACATION - COUNTY ATTORNEY MEYERS
ACTION: (T-1:32 PM) County Attorney Andrew Meyers reminded the Board about his upcoming vacation and noted the roles of staff during his absence. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)