Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Monica Cepero
Department: County Administration
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator, for a period of one year from the date of approval of this item, to, on behalf of the County, submit offers, counteroffers, bids and proposals; and execute letters of intent, memorandums of understanding, and purchase agreements, with all documents that may bind the County being subject to approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, and requiring the County Administrator to promptly report to the Board any action taken pursuant to this delegation; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions including transfers from reserves to give budget authority for the purposes listed above and conducting required due diligence.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board of County Commissioners' approval is required to delegate authority to the County Administrator.
What Action Accomplishes
Authorizes the County Administrator to take any and all necessary or advisable actions to acquire property, for a period of six months.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
The County has a growing need to acquire large tracts of property as it seeks to locate or relocate County facilities. Particularly when the real estate market is strong, the scarce number of larger tracts do not stay on the market long. To acquire such parcels, if and when they become available in this competitive market, staff needs the flexibility to be able to act quickly. Staff is requesting the County Administrator be given the above-referenced authority that will be exercised when seeking Board of County Commissioners approval would put the County at a disadvantage due to timing issues.
Source of Additional Information
Kevin Kelleher, Assistant County Administrator, County Administration, (954) 357-7320
Lary S. Mahoney, Director, Real Property and Real Estate Development, Public Works Department, 954-357-7357
Trevor M. A. Fisher, P.E., MBA, Director, Public Works Department, (954) 357-6410
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
While this item has no fiscal impact to Broward County, should the delegated power be acted upon, it could result in a financial impact.