Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution supporting the Florida Legislature's honorary designation of the bridge on State Road 7 over Sample Road as the "SPC Daniel J. Agami Bridge," the title of which is as follows: (Commission District 2)
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF THE BRIDGE ON STATE ROAD 7 OVER SAMPLE ROAD AS THE "SPC DANIEL J. AGAMI BRIDGE"; RECOGNIZING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AS THE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HONORARY DESIGNATION MARKERS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Mark D. Bogen)
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Why Action is Necessary
Formal approval by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners ("Board") is necessary for the adoption of a Resolution.
What Action Accomplishes
Approves a Resolution supporting the honorary designation for the bridge on State Road 7 over Sample Road as the "SPC Daniel J. Agami Bridge."
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
House Bill 987 (2025), which was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 13, 2025, provides for the designation of the bridge on State Road 7 over Sample Road as the "SPC Daniel J. Agami Bridge."
U.S. Army Specialist ("SPC") Daniel J. Agami of Coconut Creek, Florida, died while serving in Baghdad due to injuries suffered after explosion of an improvised explosive device. SPC Daniel J. Agami earned numerous decorations as a result of his military service in the Army, including a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star, and was reportedly known among his fellow soldiers for his commitment to his Jewish faith.
Erection of these honorary designation markers requires Board approval of a supporting Resolution. If this item is approved, the Florida Department of Transp...
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