Broward County Commission Regular Meeting                                
Director's Name:  Lamar P. Fisher
Department:                       County Commission                     
 
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                                                                                                    MAYOR'S REPORT
 
A. RAILROAD CROSSING PROGRAM
 
ACTION: (T-12:13 PM) Mayor Fisher provided an update in relation to the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program, which will fund increased safety upgrades. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
B. BEACH AWARD
 
ACTION: (T-12:13 PM) Mayor Fisher congratulated Lauderdale-By-The-Sea in claiming third place for USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Award for the  Best Beaches in the South. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
C. HURRICANE SEASON
 
ACTION: (T-12:14 PM) Mayor Fisher relayed joining Congressman Jared Moskowitz in gearing up for the hurricane season and reminded residents that the 2023 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax holiday is in effect now through June 9, with another opportunity from August 26 through September 8. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
D.  PORT EVERGLADES MEETING
 
ACTION: (T-12:14 PM) Mayor Fisher expressed hope to see everyone this coming Friday at the annual Port Everglades Association Economic Engine Meeting. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
E. 100th BIRTHDAY
 
ACTION: (T-12:14 PM) Mayor Fisher wished Gladys Griffin a very happy birthday tomorrow. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
F. GRADUATIONS
 
ACTION: (T-12:14 PM) Mayor Fisher congratulated all graduating students. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
G.  MIAMI HEAT & FLORIDA PANTHERS
 
ACTION: (T-12:14 PM) Mayor Fisher cheered on the Miami Heat and the Florida Panthers teams. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)