Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Mark D. Bogen
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO DIRECT County Administrator to develop a Resilience Implementation Program, based on the 2025 Broward County Resilience Plan, to provide match funding for capital projects to address current and projected flooding issues in Broward County.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE funding for the Resilience Implementation Program through a transfer from General Fund reserves in the amount of $20 million and to authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement the foregoing. (Mayor Bogen)
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Why Action is Necessary
Permits the Board to direct the County Administrator to develop the Resilience Implementation Program and fund it from General Fund reserves.
What Action Accomplishes
Directs the creation of the Resilience Implementation Program and provides funding towards the program.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
At the March 6, 2026, Commission Meeting, the Board discussed the status of the 2025 Broward County Resilience Plan (Plan) and directed staff to develop an Implementation Strategy for the Board's consideration. The discussion focused on the $1 Billion in public infrastructure investment needed to deliver priority capital projects included in the Plan to address current and projected flooding.
Staff recommends funding for the Tier 1 Capital Projects be prioritized to address existing flood conditions and the risk in 2050. Tier 1 Capital Projects deliver immediate flood reduction benefits, positioning the Broward community to capitalize on the forthcoming resilience improvements to the primary canals system by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and South Florida Water Management District. Tier 1 Capital Projects enhance connectivity, conveyance, and manag...
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