Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Beam Furr
Department: County Commission
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MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A. PORT AUTHORITY LUNCHEON – COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-11:39 AM) Commissioner Davis discussed attending the Port Authority luncheon and commended Commissioner Rogers and staff for providing a presentation to educate constituents in relation to becoming part of the free trade zones throughout the County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
B. HOLLYWOOD POWER LUNCH – COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-11:40 AM) Commissioner Davis relayed attending a presentation from Broward Health at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Power Lunch. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
C. LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST – COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-11:40 AM) Commissioner Davis reported speaking at the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber Eggs & Issues Legislative Breakfast. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
D. NORTH PERRY AIRPORT – COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-11:41 AM) Commissioner Davis advised that the North Perry Airport Town Hall meeting is being held on August 27 in which safety initiatives will be discussed. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
E. RENAMING CEREMONY – COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-11:41 AM) Commissioner Davis shared that the City of Miramar will be honoring her at a ceremony at 6700 Miramar Parkway, on August 28 at 10:00 a.m., in which the Miramar Multiservice Complex will be renamed to the Alexandra P. Davis Multiservice Complex. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Commissioner Davis, the Board congratulated Commissioner Davis for receiving this honor. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
F. BUDGET HEARINGS – COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE
ACTION: (T-11:43 AM) Commissioner McKinzie advocated for beginning the process earlier in relation to budget hearings. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
G. EXCELLENCE AWARD – COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-11:44 AM) Commissioner Fisher relayed that the Florida City and County Management Association named Wilton Manors City Manager Leigh Ann Henderson as the recipient of their 2025 Professional Management Excellence Award. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
H. CHRISTMAS IN JULY – COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-11:44 AM) Commissioner Fisher complimented the Kiwanis Christmas in July program, which hosts a great event annual event in connection with the Panthers and Amerant Bank. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
I. DISTRICT 4 MEETING – COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-11:45 AM) Commissioner Fisher discussed hosting a District 4 quarterly meeting in which city mayors and Broward County Governmental Affairs discussed budgeting and legislation. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
J. LIBRARY ANNIVERARY – COMMISSIONER RICH
ACTION: (T-11:46 AM) Commissioner Rich relayed that she will be participating in the Southwest Regional Library 25th Anniversary celebration in Pembroke Pines on Saturday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
K. TREE PRESERVATION – COMMISSIONER RICH
ACTION: (T-11:47 AM) Commissioner Rich reported that the City of Weston passed its first public hearing on the amendment to their tree preservation ordinance and thanked staff for their involvement. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
L. HOUSING WEBINARS – COMMISSIONER RICH
ACTION: (T-11:47 AM) Commissioner Rich discussed recent Housing Broward webinars through the Coordinating Council of Broward and noted that the next one will be held on October 8. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
M. ITEM 72 – VICE-MAYOR BOGEN
ACTION: (T-11:48 AM) Vice-Mayor Bogen discussed support for agenda Item 72. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Vice-Mayor Bogen, Commissioner Geller complimented Vice-Mayor Bogen for resolving concerns in relation to the item. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
N. THANK YOU – COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-11:50 AM) Commissioner Udine thanked Mayor Furr for his handling of the public face of the DOGE inquiry. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
O. PODCAST SERIES – COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-11:51 AM) Commissioner Udine complimented Public Information Officer Kimberly Maroe for her new Broward Connect Podcast series and noted that the September podcast will focus on the Emergency Operations Center in connection with Hurricane Preparedness Month. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
P. MEDICAL TRANSPORT – COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-11:54 AM) Commissioner Geller discussed his intention to have the County Attorney’s Office draft an item in connection with a new category for medical transport. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
Q. ANNE FRANK EXHIBIT – COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-11:56 AM) Commissioner Geller reminded Commissioners and senior staff about the Anne Frank exhibit at the Holocaust Center next Wednesday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
R. SFRPC MEETING – COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-11:57 AM) Commissioner Geller advised that a South Florida Regional Planning Council meeting will be held on September 11 in relation to transit-oriented development. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
S. BUDGET NEGOTIATIONS – COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-11:57 AM) Commissioner Geller inquired with respect to the status of budget negotiations with the Sheriff’s Office prior to the September 4 Budget Hearing. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
T. DOGE COMPLIANCE – COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-11:59 AM) Commissioner Geller discussed DOGE compliance and complimented County staff for their amazing efforts. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
U. SUMMER RECESS – COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-12:01 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed engaging in summer recess activities, including visiting homeowners’ associations, family gatherings in the neighborhood to foster conversation in connection with constituents’ access to government. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
V. BUDGET – COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-12:02 PM) Commissioner Rogers conveyed readiness for budget conversation and advocated for things deemed important by her district. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
W. MARKETING & PROMOTION – COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-12:03 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed a lot on 31st Avenue within Commissioner McKinzie’s district for a proposed movie production studio and advocated for marketing and promotional connections. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
X. BRIGHTLINE – COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-12:04 PM) Commissioner Rogers inquired as to the status of commitment and investment in connection with Brightline and encouraged discussion. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
Y. MEDICAL SERVICES – COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-12:04 PM) Commissioner Rogers inquired as to the status of Broward Health and Memorial and encouraged discussions which impact the broader community. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
Z. PARKS DEPARMENT – COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-12:04 PM) Commissioner Rogers requested to hear from the Parks Department in relation to usage of parks for events in connection with the budget. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
AA. DOGE AUDIT – MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-12:05 PM) Mayor Furr commented on the professionalism County Administrator Monica Cepero, County Auditor Bob Melton and team presented in response to the DOGE audit. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
BB. EMERGENCY OPS – MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-12:08 PM) Mayor Furr discussed observing an emergency operations drill, which simulated a newscast and hurricane event. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
CC. SFCCC – MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-12:09 PM) Mayor Furr provided an update with respect to the involvement of Monroe County and the South Florida Regional Planning Council in the Southeast Florida Climate Change Compact. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
DD. WASTE SETTLEMENT – MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-12:09 PM) Mayor Furr reported that the waste settlement with Coconut Creek and Deerfield Beach was released today, setting the stage for the Solid Waste Master Plan, which will be accepted on September 8. In addition, Mayor Furr commended staff for their fantastic negotiating efforts. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Mayor Furr, Commissioner Bogen noted that Coconut Creek and Deerfield Beach complimented County Attorney Andrew Meyers and staff on their professionalism. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
EE. LIBRARY STATUS – MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-12:11 PM) Mayor Furr announced that the Hallandale Library will be reopening, with a soft opening on August 27 and a grand opening on September 5. In addition, Mayor Furr advocated for an earlier Hollywood Library reopening. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
FF. THANK YOU – COUNTY ATTORNEY
ACTION: (T-12:26 PM) County Attorney Andrew Meyers thanked Mayor Furr for the kind words in relation to solid waste negotiation, noting that it was a great team effort for a win-win outcome. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)