Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Tara Williams
Department: Human Services Division: Community Partnerships
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and CareerSource Broward in the amount of $385,000, effective from May 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024, for participation of 83 additional Broward County youth in CareerSource Broward’s summer youth employment program; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement.
(Commissioner Ryan and a member of the public pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.)
ACTION: (T-10:57 AM) Commissioner Ryan made motion to amend the agreement to increase the funding amount from $385,000 to $700,000. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Fisher. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 6-0. Commissioner McKinzie was out of the room during the vote. Commissioner Bogen and Vice-Mayor Furr were not present.
ACTION: (T-11:17 AM) Approved as amended. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 6-0. Commissioner McKinzie was out of the room during the vote. Commissioner Bogen and Vice-Mayor Furr were not present.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waivers of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, for the following Broward County advisory board member holding an employment or contractual relationship with an entity receiving funds for the performance of services under this agenda item: Ronald J. Moffett.
(Commissioner Ryan and a member of the public pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.)
ACTION: (T-10:57 AM) Commissioner Ryan made motion to amend the agreement to increase the funding amount from $385,000 to $700,000. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Fisher. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 6-0. Commissioner McKinzie was out of the room during the vote. Commissioner Bogen and Vice-Mayor Furr were not present.
ACTION: (T-11:17 AM) Approved as amended. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 6-0. Commissioner McKinzie was out of the room during the vote. Commissioner Bogen and Vice-Mayor Furr were not present.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. Broward County Board of County Commissioners (“Commission”) approval is required for agreements with external agencies.
B. A waiver of conflict arising under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, requires two-thirds approval by the Commission.
What Action Accomplishes
Approval of Motion A authorizes funding to CareerSource Broward (“CareerSource”) to support increased participation in its summer youth employment program for Broward County youth.
Approval of Motion B waives the existence of any conflicts arising under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, as authorized under applicable law.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTIONS.
These actions support the Commission’s value of “building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives” and the goal of “delivering accessible human services that holistically address the whole person collaboratively and compassionately.” The Agreement provides funds to support the participation of additional Broward County youth in CareerSource’s Summer Youth Employment Program (“SYEP”).
CareerSource SYEP provides students living in Broward County between the ages of 16 and 18 with paid employment. This item requests Commission approval of the Agreement attached as Exhibit 1 in the amount of $385,000 to support 83 additional youth’s participation in the SYEP.
Retroactive approval is requested due to negotiations with CareerSource and to maximize awarded funds to effectively assist youth involved in the CareerSource SYEP.
The Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the Office of the County Attorney.
Approval of this item would give rise to certain employment conflicts under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, which provides that "no public officer... shall have or hold any employment or contractual relationship with any business entity... which is... doing business with an agency of which he or she is an officer or employee." In accordance with 112.313(12), Florida Statutes, Commission approval is required to waive any conflict of interest arising under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes. An effective waiver requires two-thirds vote of the Commission after disclosure of the conflicting relationship (Motion B) in accordance with Section 112.313(12), Florida Statutes. Forms 4A, Disclosure of Business Transaction, Relationship, or Interest, are attached to this report as Exhibit 2 and constitute full disclosure of any existing conflicts.
Source of Additional Information
Efrem Crenshaw, Director, Community Partnerships Division, 954-357-6398
Cassandra Evans, Assistant Director, Community Partnerships Division, 954-357-6396
Dr. Tiffany Hill-Howard, Administrator, Children’s Services Administration, 954-357-7249
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Funding in the amount of $385,000 is included in the Community Partnerships Division Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget.