Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO DISCUSS proposals submitted by universities to develop and provide redistricting maps as required by the Broward County Charter ("Charter") and to select a university to provide such services.
ACTION: (T-4:13 PM) Commissioner Ryan made motion to direct Office of the County Attorney to negotiate a contract with FIU. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bogen. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated May 4, 2021, submitted at the request of Office of the County Attorney.)
VOTE: 9-0.
B. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to negotiate a contract with the university selected by the Board, which contract shall be consistent in all critical terms with the proposal submitted by the applicable university, and to authorize the County Administrator to approve and execute such contract and to take all necessary and appropriate administrative and budgetary actions in connection with such contract.
ACTION: (T-4:13 PM) Commissioner Ryan made motion to direct Office of the County Attorney to negotiate a contract with FIU. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bogen. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated May 4, 2021, submitted at the request of Office of the County Attorney.)
VOTE: 9-0.
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Why Action is Necessary
Advances the legally required redistricting process, which much be completed by the end of 2021.
What Action Accomplishes
Retention of a university to provide services required by the Charter.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
The Board is required to approve new County Commission districts by the end of 2021. Due to a 2018 amendment to Section 2.01(A) of the Charter, the County must retain a Florida four-year public college or ...
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