Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Tara Williams
Department: Human Services Division: Family Success Administration
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement No. 26-FSAD-LASBC-1 between Broward County and Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc. in the amount of $1,220,000, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with four one-year option periods, to provide legal services to eligible residents of Broward County; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorize the County Administrator to execute amendments to the Agreement, subject to legal sufficiency review and approval by the County Attorney's Office, that do not impose additional financial obligations on the County or significantly alter the approved scope of work; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Board of County Commissioners ("Commission") approval is required for agreements with external agencies.
What Action Accomplishes
Approval of this Motion ensures continuation of legal services to Broward County eligible residents who would be unable to retain legal counsel to protect their rights in areas such as housing, consumer rights, access to public benefits, immigration, domestic violence, and child abandonment, abuse, or neglect.
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE FAMILY SUCCESS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This action supports the Commission's value of "building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives," and the goal of "delivering accessible human services that holistically address the whole person collaboratively and compassionately." Approval of this action demonstrates Broward Cou...
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