Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Dale V.C. Holness
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in the amount of $2,000 to further the organization’s mission of creating a society where all individuals have equal rights without discrimination on the basis of race; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
B. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with T.J. Reddick Bar Association in the amount of $1,500 to further the organization’s mission of promoting the professional excellence of Black lawyers in Broward County; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
C. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with the Caribbean Bar Association in the amount of $1,500 to further the organization’s mission of informing, educating, and empowering all members of the Caribbean-American community in South Florida; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
D. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with the Boys and Girls Club in the amount of $2,000 to further the organization’s mission of enabling all youth to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budget actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
E. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with The Jamaican Bar Association in the amount of $1,500 to further the organization’s mission of, among other things, fostering basic and continuing legal education; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
F. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with Haitian Lawyer’s Association in the amount of $1,500 to further the organization’s mission of protecting the interests of the Haitian-American community; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budget actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
G. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with The Professional Firefighters Association of South Florida (PFASF) in the amount of $2,000 to educate and promote careers in the fire service and public safety to community members; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
H. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with Community Access Center, Inc., (CAC) in the amount of $2,000 to help fund individuals’ and families’ access to culturally competent and cost effective social and clinical services; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
I. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), in the amount of $2,000 to help fund individuals’ and families’ access to culturally competent and cost effective social and clinical services; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
J. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with the Haitian American Consortium in the amount of $2,000 to further the organization’s mission of assisting disadvantaged individuals with immigration matters; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
K. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with Broward Black Chamber in the amount of $2,000 to further the organization’s mission of economic development and growth of Black businesses and organizations in Broward County; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
L. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with Lauderhill Chamber in the amount of $2,000 to further the organization’s mission of serving businesses in Lauderhill and throughout Central Broward County; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
M. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with Women of Color Empowerment Institute, Inc. in the amount of $2,000 to further the organization’s mission of enhancing and expanding leadership of women of color; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
N. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with Caribbean Americas Soccer Association (C.A.S.A.) in the amount of $2,000 to further the organization’s mission of providing soccer outreach to children, coaches/scouts and families with a view of teaching children life-long values of sportsmanship, teamwork and leadership; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
O. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with Renegade Theatre Company and Conservatory in the amount of $500 to further the organization’s mission of helping to promote diverse artists with diverse audiences; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
P. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in the amount of $1,500 to further the organization’s mission of cultivating and encouraging high scholastic and ethical standards, promoting unity and friendship among college women, studying and helping alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, maintaining a progressive interest in college life, and being of service to all mankind; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
Q. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in the amount of $1,500 to further the organization’s mission of public service with a primary focus on the Black community; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
R. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in the amount of $1,500 to further the organization’s mission to foster the ideas of service, charity, scholarship, civil and cultural endeavors, sisterhood and finer womanhood; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
S. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with Florida New Majority in the amount of $2,000 to further the organization’s mission of working to increase the voting and political power of marginalized and excluded constituencies toward an inclusive, equitable, and just Florida; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
T. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with N.W. Federated Woman’s Club in the amount of $1,500 to further the organization’s mission of being a leader by responding to the elderly and youth by way of integrated provisioning of resources; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
U. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with Black Lives Matter in the amount of $1,500 to further the organization’s mission of structuring local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
V. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with Sickle Cell Disease Association of Broward County Inc. in the amount of $2,000 to further the organization’s mission of enhancing the quality of life for persons living with Sickle Cell Disease by addressing their medical, social, psychological and informational needs; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
W. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. in the amount of $1,000 to further the organization’s mission to encourage honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
X. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in the amount of $1,000 to further the organization’s mission to develop leaders, promote brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same.
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
Y. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in the amount of $1,000 to further the organization’s mission to bring about union of college men of similar high ideals of scholarship and manhood in order to stimulate the attainment of ideas and ambitions of its members, occupy a progressive, helpful and constructive place in political life of the community and nation; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same. (Mayor Holness)
(Commissioner Furr and a member of the public pulled this item.)
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Furr voted against this item.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board approval is required prior to the County entering into the proposed 25 agreements.
What Action Accomplishes
Enables the use of funds provided to County Commission District 9 to support the above 25 organizations.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
District 9’s office has remaining Fiscal Year 2020 budgeted funds that it would like to use to support the organizations listed in Motions A-Y above. These organizations work tirelessly to assist Broward County residents and the public generally, and it is District 9’s goal to further their respective missions through these proposed agreements.
Source of Additional Information
Heidi Richards, Chief of Staff, District 9, 954-357-7009
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
If approved, $41,000 in remaining Fiscal Year 2020 budgeted funds from County Commission District 9 office would be used to fund the above-referenced agreements.