Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Mark D. Bogen
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DISCUSS AND TO DIRECT County staff to take action to acquire and provide additional temporary housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness; and to authorize the County Administrator to execute any documents necessary, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, to procure and maintain such temporary housing at one or more locations approved by the Board and up to a maximum annual expenditure designated by the Board, and to take all necessary administrative and budget actions required to implement same. (Commissioner Bogen)
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Why Action is Necessary
Necessary to permit the referenced Board discussion and provide the referenced Board direction and authority.
What Action Accomplishes
Permits the referenced Board discussion and provides the referenced direction and authority.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
During the Board workshop on October 22, 2024, County staff presented possible locations for pallet shelter communities to provide temporary housing for individuals and families in Broward County experiencing homelessness (Exhibit 1). The Board also inquired as to the number of pallet shelters required to accommodate the number of persons reasonably expected to be willing to accept pallet shelter as a temporary accommodation in lieu of homelessness.
This item permits Board discussion of the locations identified by County Administration for possible pallet shelter sites, the site(s) recommended by County Administration, and the projected cost to acquire and maintain an appropriate number of such shelters. Based upon that information, the Board can then direct the County Administrator and authorize the actions necessary to implement that direction.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
To be determined based upon Board discussion and direction.