Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Beam Furr
Department: County Commission
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MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A. GREATER FOR LAUDERDALE ALLIANCE - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-4:34 PM) Commissioner Udine discussed the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Work Hard ~ Live Better Campaign as well as Innovation Day held in Broward County last week. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
B. PANTHERS - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-4:34 PM) Commissioner Udine wished the Florida Panthers luck in the playoffs. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
C. THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-4:36 PM) Commissioner Fisher thanked staff for participating in an outreach event at the First Baptist Church of Pompano Beach with plans to return again this month. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
D. ST. JOSEPH MANOR II - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-4:36 PM) Commissioner Fisher reported visting St. Joseph Manor II in which affordable housing is being built for seniors. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
E. PORT EVERGLADES - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-4:37 PM) Commissioner Fisher relayed attending Port Everglades at Crowley, in which welcome plaques were presented to Accordia Shipping for cargo operations. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
F. BIRTHDAY WISHES - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-4:37 PM) Commissioner Fisher wished team member Suzanne Bailey a happy birthday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
G. BIRTH ANOUNCEMENT - COMMISSIONER FISHER
ACTION: (T-4:37 PM) Commissioner Fisher shared that his daughter-in-law and son welcomed twin boys, Hudson and Henry, into the world on April 4. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
H. EMPLOYMENT - COMMISSIONER MCKZINE
ACTION: (T-4:38 PM) Commissioner McKinzie discussed employment inquiries from previously incarcerated individuals. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Commissioner McKinzie, County Administrator Monica Cepero advised having a meeting to discuss current practices and policies. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
I. CHILDREN’S WEEK - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-4:40 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed partnering with local organizations in order to send kids to Tallahassee for Children’s Week. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
J. CRICKET - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-4:41 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed the launch of U.S. Cricket at the Regional Park. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
K. PORT EVERGLADES - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-4:41 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed visiting Port Everglades with colleagues on the 16th in support of Accordia Shipping. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
L. HOUSING - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-4:42 PM) Commissioner Rogers relayed having a group conversation in relation to housing in which Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Coast to Coast Legal Services and Broward Legal Aid Services also participated and provided services, including food distribution, in the City of Sunrise. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
M. MICROGRANTS - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-4:43 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed training in connection with microgrants to assist small businesses. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
N. HEALTH SERVICES - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-4:43 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed the current status of health services groups with the County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
O. HEALTHY START COALITION - COMMISSIONER RICH
ACTION: (T-4:44 PM) Commissioner Rich reported recently attending the Florida Healthy Start Coalition 2025 Conference in which the theme this year was Healing Legacies and Shaping Futures. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
P. RETIREMENT - COMMISSIONER RICH
ACTION: (T-4:47 PM) Commissioner Rich relayed attending a retirement party, along with Vice-Mayor Bogen, honoring Judge Jack Tuter. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
Q. COUNTY CODE - COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-4:48 PM) Commissioner Geller reported facilitating a meeting to discuss revisions to Section 2.6.4 of the Broward County Code, which consisted of three subcommittees focusing on the downtown commercial core, beach redevelopment and transit-oriented development. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
R. TOWN MEETING - COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-4:49 PM) Commissioner Geller discussed hosting a series of town meetings in the municipalities he represents within his district. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
S. PROPOSED TAX CHANGES - COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-4:51 PM) Commissioner Geller discussed implications of potential elimination of property and sales taxes. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
T. FLOODING FUNDING - COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-4:52 PM) Commissioner Geller discussed the status of flood funding in connection with the Army Corps of Engineers and DOGE. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
U. TINY HOUSING - COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-4:53 PM) Commissioner Geller inquired regarding the status of tiny housing issues. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Commissioner Geller, County Administrator Monica Cepero advised that a meeting is scheduled for tomorrow to discuss the issue. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
V. SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY - MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-4:53 PM) Mayor Furr advised that there should be a Solid Waste Authority draft Master Plan for distribution prior to the next meeting. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
W. LPA RESOLUTION - MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-4:54 PM) Mayor Furr noted that the LPA Resolution was passed today and discussed its current status. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
X. RESILIENCE PLAN - MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-4:55 PM) Mayor Furr reported availability of the final copy of the Resilience Plan, which has been provided via email to the Board. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
Y. LIBRAIRIES - MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-4:55 PM) Mayor Furr relayed concern as to the status of Southeast Broward Libraries, including damage sustained to the Hollywood Library, renovations of Hallandale Library and the closure of Dania Beach Library. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
Z. PANTHERS - MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-4:56 PM) Mayor Furr conveyed support for the Panthers being in the playoffs again. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)