Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Mark D. Bogen
Department: County Commission
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MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A. TOWN MEETING - COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-12:26 PM) Commissioner Geller advised that he is hosting a Davie Town Meeting tonight. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
B. SFWMD - COMMISSIONER FURR
ACTION: (T-12:26 PM) Commissioner Furr reported that the South Florida Water Management District passed the 203 Bill. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
C. HFH - COMMISSIONER FURR
ACTION: (T-12:26 PM) Commissioner Furr discussed attending the Habitat for Humanity Project last Saturday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
D. P3 CHALLENGE - COMMISSIONER FURR
ACTION: (T-12:27 PM) Commissioner Furr reported attending the P3 Eco Challenge, in which $50,000 was awarded to teachers and students for great environmental projects. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Commissioner Furr, Commissioner Rich complimented staff for the amazing job they did in conjunction with Broward County Public Schools. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
E. MANGROVES - COMMISSIONER FURR
ACTION: (T-12:27 PM) Commissioner Furr requested that an item regarding the mangroves in Dania Beach be placed on the Dashboard. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
F. EXHIBIT - COMMISSIONER RICH
ACTION: (T-12:28 PM) Commissioner Rich discussed attending the Alcee Hastings Exhibit Grand Opening at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center and thanked Director of Libraries Allison Grubbs and team for doing a fabulous job. In addition, Commissioner Rich thanked Evan Goldman, Jewish Federation Executive Director of Public Affairs, for being a special part of making it happen. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
G. HOUSING PANEL - COMMISSIONER RICH
ACTION: (T-12:29 PM) Commissioner Rich reported participating in a panel that Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz held on affordable housing at the Dania Beach Housing Authority. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
H. 1301 PROJECT - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-12:33 PM) Commissioner Udine inquired as to the status of the public hearing in connection with the City of Hollywood 1301 Project. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Commissioner Udine, County Attorney Andrew Meyers advised that it would very likely be withdrawn upon approval. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
I. RAIL OPTIONS - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-12:33 PM) Commissioner Udine reported positive experiences using Brightline and Tri-Rail, highlighting $5 fares on the weekends. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
J. THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-12:34 PM) Commissioner Davis thanked Career Source Broward, under the leadership of President/CEO Carol Hylton, for their support in light of the Spirit Airlines shutdown and for all of the work conducted at their facility in Hollywood. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
K. CAREER FAIR - COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-12:34 PM) Commissioner Davis announced that the 2026 Port Everglades Career Fair & Expo is being held at the Convention Center on May 27 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
L. ITEM 6 - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-12:35 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed Agenda Item Number 6. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
M. THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-12:36 PM) Commissioner Rogers thanked Transportation Director Coree Cuff Lonergan and team for a great showing at the TransitFORWARD 2040 Public Meeting. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
N. THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-12:37 PM) Commissioner Rogers thanked the FTZ Team and OESBD for an amazing inaugural FTZ Workshop in Lauderhill. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
O. TOURISM EVENTS - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-12:37 PM) Commissioner Rogers advocated for budget considerations in relation to funding sporting events, cultural programming and other events within cities. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
P. LOST & FOUND - COUNTY AUDITOR MELTON
ACTION: (T-12:39 PM) County Auditor Bob Melton discussed the Lost & Found Audit and commended Aviation Director Mark Gale and County Administration for their model responses. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to previous discussion, Commissioner Rich shared a Lost & Found success story. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)