Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Mark D. Bogen
Department: County Commission
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MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A. TOPS - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-11:46 AM) Commissioner Rogers discussed improvement in accessibility of the TOPS program. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
B. THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-11:47 AM) Commissioner Rogers thanked County departments who worked tirelessly during cold days and nights to provide care to residents. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
C. DISTRICT VISITS - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-11:47 AM) Commissioner Rogers reported visiting restaurants and businesses within her district. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
D. CELEBRATIONS - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-11:47 AM) Commissioner Rogers highlighted February as Black History Month and Reggae Month. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
E. REGGAE - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-11:48 AM) Commissioner Rogers relayed that she will be presenting the Keys to the County at Reggae Genealogy in Plantation on Sunday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
F. TOWN MEETINGS - COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-11:49 AM) Commissioner Geller relayed being in the process of scheduling town meetings in every city he represents. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
G. TRADES JOBS - COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-11:49 AM) Commissioner Geller advised that he has publicly noticed working group meetings every other month in chambers in relation to job creation in business trades. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
H. THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-11:50 AM) Commissioner Fisher thanked former SFRTA Tri-Rail Executive Director Dave Dech for being a dynamic resource. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
I. CONGRATULATIONS - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-11:50 AM) Commissioner Fisher congratulated Birch Park Finger Streets Community for celebrating their 100th Anniversary this past Sunday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
J. GRAND OPENING - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-11:51 AM) Commissioner Fisher reported attending the Huizenga Park grand opening this past week and thanked all who donated funds. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
K. CONGRATULATIONS - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-11:51 AM) Commissioner Fisher congratulated County Administrator Monica Cepero for being nominated as one of the 2026 Women Trailblazers by History Fort Lauderdale and thanked her for all she does in representing the County in so many aspects. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
L. AQUATIC PLAN & FLOOD STUDY - COMMISSIONER FURR
ACTION: (T-11:52 AM) Commissioner Furr advised that the Kristin Jacobs Aquatic Preserve Management Plan and the Central and South Florida Flood Study are nearing fruition and are in the last stages for public review and comment. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
M. COMMENDATION - COMMISSIONER FURR
ACTION: (T-11:53 AM) Commissioner Furr commended Vice-Mayor McKinzie for doing a nice job in connection with the Cultural Division’s 50th Anniversary Arts kick-off. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
N. IGNITE - COMMISSIONER FURR
ACTION: (T-11:55 AM) Commissioner Furr encouraged attending the Ignite kick-off at Delevoe Park on February 13. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
O. CONCERT - COMMISSIONER FURR
ACTION: (T-11:55 AM) Commissioner Furr discussed the Hurricane Relief concert being held this Sunday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
P. EXHIBITION - VICE-MAYOR MCKINZIE
ACTION: (T-11:56 AM) Vice-Mayor McKinzie encouraged visiting the Selma Is Now exhibit at the African American Library. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
Q. TIGER TRAIL - VICE-MAYOR MCKINZIE
ACTION: (T-11:57 AM) Vice-Mayor McKinzie relayed that he will be a speaker at the Tiger Trail event on Saturday evening. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
R. TPS - COMMISSIONER RICH
ACTION: (T-11:58 AM) Commissioner Rich discussed Temporary Protected Status in connection with the Haitian Community and inquired about preparation for this type of situation locally. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Commissioner Rich, County Administrator Monica Cepero discussed monitoring of employees and other enterprises. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
S. COMPLIMENT - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-12:01 PM) Commissioner Udine complimented Mayor Bogen and County Administrator Monica Cepero for doing a great job kicking off Broward Days at the Tuesday night event at IMAX. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
T. RECOGNITION - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-12:02 PM) Commissioner Udine recognized Representative Michael Gottlieb for leading the charge on the Federation Caucus in relation to Israeli Remembrance Day. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
U. ANNIVERSARY - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-12:02 PM) Commissioner Udine noted the 8th Anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
V. E911 - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-12:02 PM) Commissioner Udine discussed E911 bills percolating in Tallahassee and progress with hub connectivity. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
W. WORLD CUP - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-12:05 PM) Commissioner Udine reported that Broward County Resident Tyler Gaffalione won the Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream last Saturday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
X. RECOGNITION - COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-12:07 PM) Commissioner Davis recognized Parks & Recreation Director Dan West for installation of community boards, at Pineland Park in Miramar, which assist individuals with autism and other related disabilities. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
Y. THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-12:08 PM) Commissioner Davis thanked Cultural Division Director Phillip Dunlap for being instrumental in obtaining grant funding. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
Z. FAIR - COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-1:25 PM) Commissioner Davis reported that staff visited the Community Resource Fair in Miramar. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
AA. FESTIVAL - COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-12:08 PM) Commissioner Davis relayed participating in the Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival Grand Tasting event, with staff attending the barbecue beach event. In addition, Commissioner Davis commended Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitor’s Bureau President and CEO Stacy Ritter for ensuring extensive visibility. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
BB. THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-12:09 PM) Commissioner Davis thanked Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Director Marty Cassini for scheduling Broward Days meetings. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
CC. RECOGNITION - COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-12:09 PM) Commissioner Davis relayed that the City of Miramar Best of Jamaica awards and Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy recognized Jamaican businesses that are doing well in the Jamaican diaspora. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
DD. RECOGNITION - MAYOR BOGEN
ACTION: (T-12:10 PM) Mayor Bogen recognized County Administrator Monica Cepero for being a great asset representing the County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)