Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Mark D. Bogen
Department: County Commission
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MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A. CRANE MAINTENANCE - MAYOR BOGEN
ACTION: (T-1:03 PM) Mayor Bogen requested that County Administrator Monica Cepero negotiate an employee retention provision for the crane maintenance workforce at the port similar to airport contracts. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
B. TREE LIGHTING EVENTS - COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-1:04 PM) Commissioner Davis thanked staff for attending tree lighting events in Miramar and Pembroke Pines. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
C. TRADE MISSION - COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-1:05 PM) Commissioner Davis reported participating in a Trade Mission with Select Florida and thanked the City of Miramar for stepping in for the trade mission representative. In addition, Commissioner Davis encouraged conversation in relation to Broward County’s presence on the African continent. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
D. HOLIDAYS - COMMISSIONER DAVIS
ACTION: (T-1:05 PM) Commissioner Davis extended holiday greetings to everyone and requested that the possibility of employees being granted a half day of vacation on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve on a rotational basis be explored. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Commissioner Davis, County Administrator Monica Cepero advised that County Administration will check into this suggestion. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
E. TRI-COUNTY DELEGATION - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-1:08 PM) Commissioner Udine discussed efforts of the Tri-County Delegation of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance to recruit businesses and companies to the South Florida region. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
F. WINTERFEST PARADE - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-1:10 PM) Commissioner Udine announced that the Winterfest Boat Parade is this Saturday night, which is a tremendous amount of economic development for the area. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
G. HOLIDAYS - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-1:10 PM) Commissioner Udine wished everyone a great holiday season and a very happy and healthy new year. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
H. MENORAH LIGHTING - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-1:11 PM) Commissioner Udine relayed that the Airport will host their menorah lighting on December 17, which has become a very important event for the local Jewish community. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
I. BRIDGE DEDICATION - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-1:11 PM) Commissioner Udine announced that the Daniel Agami Bridge dedication will be held on December 16 at noon, between Coral Springs and Coconut Creek, over Sample Road. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
J. NOFO - COMMISSIONER RICH
ACTION: (T-1:12 PM) Commissioner Rich discussed changes to NOFO and the potential impact to federal funding for the homeless. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Commission Rich, County Administrator Monica Cepero advised that the County Administration Team is prepared to move forward with the necessary documents. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
K. FOOD INSECURITY - COMMISSIONER RICH
ACTION: (T-1:16 PM) Commissioner Rich advised that $1.5 million has been raised by community organizations and distributed primarily through Feeding South Florida and Farm Share, with additional funding raised by United Way being distributed through Project Lifeline. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
L. HOUSING PROJECT - COMMISSIONER RICH
ACTION: (T-1:17 PM) Commissioner Rich relayed attending the groundbreaking for Ekos Pembroke Park Affordable Housing Project, which will provide 150 units for seniors. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
M. RIBBON CUTTING - COMMISSIONER RICH
ACTION: (T-1:19 PM) Commissioner Rich discussed attending the ribbon cutting for the Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialty Care Center in Davie. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
N. HOLIDAYS - COMMISSIONER RICH
ACTION: (T-1:21 PM) Commissioner Rich wished everyone happy holidays. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
O. COMMUNITY EVENTS - VICE-MAYOR MCKINZIE
ACTION: (T-1:21 PM) Vice-Mayor McKinzie expressed appreciation for what everyone is doing in the community and noted his availability to assist with community events. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
P. HOLIDAY - VICE-MAYOR MCKINZIE
ACTION: (T-1:21 PM) Vice-Mayor McKinzie wished Broward County employees and colleagues a safe and happy holiday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
Q. HOLIDAY - MAYOR BOGEN
ACTION: (T-1:22 PM) Mayor Bogen wished everyone a happy holiday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
R. BYPASS PROJECT - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-1:22 PM) Commissioner Fisher reported attending the Sand Bypass Project launch in November and congratulated staff for generating good publicity. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
S. MANAGER RECOGNITION - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-1:22 PM) Commissioner Fisher congratulated Clay Pacheco for being named Fire Association of Broward County Emergency Manager of the Year. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
T. WELCOME - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-1:22 PM) Commissioner Fisher welcomed Treasa Brown Stubbs in her new role as Deputy Director of the Human Services Department and recognized the amazing County team. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
U. HOLIDAYS - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-1:23 PM) Commissioner Fisher wished everyone happy holidays and a happy new year and conveyed looking forward to a great 2026 for the County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
V. DISTRICT 9 - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-1:23 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed continuing to embrace her district by engaging with residents. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
W. SMALL BUSINESSES - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-1:23 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed attending Small Business Saturday during which she visited five businesses. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
X. TOY GIVEAWAY - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-1:24 PM) Commissioner Rogers relayed that the annual toy giveaway will be held on the 19th. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
Y. HOLIDAYS - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-1:24 PM) Commissioner Rogers wished everyone happy holidays. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
Z. HOLIDAYS - COUNTY ATTORNEY MEYERS
ACTION: (T-1:25 PM) County Attorney Andrew Meyers wished everyone happy holidays. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
AA. BIRTHDAY - MAYOR BOGEN
ACTION: (T-1:25 PM) Mayor Bogen wished County Attorney Andrew Meyers a happy birthday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
BB. BIRTHDAY - COUNTY ATTORNEY MEYERS
ACTION: (T-1:25 PM) County Attorney Andrew Meyers wished Commissioner Davis a happy birthday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
CC. HOLIDAYS - COUNTY AUDITOR MELTON
ACTION: (T-1:25 PM) County Auditor Bob Melton wished everyone happy holidays. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)