Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Bertha Henry
Department: County Administration Division: Grants Administration
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO RATIFY Grant Agreement signed by the County Administrator between Broward County and the Center for Tech and Civic Life for the purpose of facilitating safe elections during the COVID public health emergency.
ACTION: (T-10:25 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Sharief was not present.
ACTION: (T-10:30 AM) Commissioner Sharief requested being shown voting in the affirmative.
VOTE: 9-0.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget resolution No. 2020-552 within the Other Financial Assistance Fund in the amount of $1,424,971 to provide Broward County with funding to facilitate safe elections during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ACTION: (T-10:25 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Sharief was not present.
ACTION: (T-10:30 AM) Commissioner Sharief requested being shown voting in the affirmative.
VOTE: 9-0.
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Why Action is Necessary
Ratification by the Board of County Commissioners is required for actions taken by the County Administrator under these circumstances.
What Action Accomplishes
Ratifies the County Administrator's execution of the grant agreement on behalf of the County.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
At the March 10, 2020 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County ("Board"), as part of agenda items 62 A and B, the Board authorized the County Administrator to take necessary actions to provide for the health and safety of Broward County residents and visitors and to maintain the day-to-day business and operations of the County in connection with the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Board's authorization required advanced written notice to the Board ...
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