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Meeting Name: County Commission Agenda status: Published
Meeting date/time: 10/24/2023 10:00 AM Minutes status: Published  
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    MEETING OF OCTOBER 24, 2023  Not available
    CALL TO ORDER  Not available
    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Not available
    MOMENT OF SILENCE  Not available
    PROCLAMATION(S)  Not available
    TUESDAY MORNING MEMO  Not available
    CONSENT AGENDA  Not available
    BOARD APPOINTMENTS  Not available
22-1956 1. MOTION TO APPROVE Board Appointments  Action details Not available
23-2133 1A. MOTION TO REAPPOINT Tim Petrillo to the Tourist Development Council in the category of “tourism industry; registered voter.” (Mayor Fisher)  Action details Not available
23-2150 1B. MOTION TO REAPPOINT Josh Levy to the Tourist Development Council in the category of “elected city official; registered voter.” (Vice-Mayor Rich)  Action details Not available
23-2164 1C. MOTION TO REAPPOINT Andreas A. Ioannou to the Tourist Development Council in the category of “owner/operator; tourism industry; registered voter.” (Commissioner Ryan)  Action details Not available
23-2165 1D. MOTION TO APPOINT Arthur L. McNeil to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. (Commissioner Ryan)  Action details Not available
    AVIATION DEPARTMENT  Not available
23-1529 2. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement between Broward County and the State of Florida Department of Transportation for Financial Project No. 449608-1-94-01, increasing the total design cost for the Separated Shared Use Path project at Broward County’s North Perry Airport to $595,777 and increasing the grant funding total maximum contribution up to $476,622; authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the First Amendment; and authorizing the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the First Amendment.  Action details Not available
23-1929 3. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement between Broward County and the State of Florida Department of Transportation for Financial Project No. 449604-1-94-01, increasing the total design cost for the Administration and Maintenance Facility Expansion project at Broward County’s North Perry Airport to $300,000 and increasing the grant funding total maximum contribution up to $240,000; authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the First Amendment; and authorizing the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the First Amendment.  Action details Not available
23-1939 4. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Third Amendment to Rental Car Concession Lease and Operating Agreement between Broward County and Roam Rental Car of Fort Lauderdale LLC, d/b/a Ace Rent a Car, for the lease and use of an additional 18,088 square feet of space in Levels 1 and 5 of the Rental Car Center; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the same. ACTION: (T-10:29 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ryan was not present. B. MOTION TO APPROVE Third Amendment to Rental Car Concession Lease and Operating Agreement between Broward County and Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, d/b/a Avis Rent a Car, Budget Rent a Car, and Payless Car Rental, for the lease and use of an additional 13,870 square feet of space in Level 4 of the Rental Car Center; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the same. ACTION: (T-10:29 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ryan was not present. C. MOTION TO APPROVE Third Amendment to Rental Car Concession Lease and Operating Agreement between Broward County and Sixt Rent a Car, LLC, d/b/a Sixt Rent A Car, for the lease and use of an additional 15,  Action details Not available
    PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  Not available
    HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING DIVISION  Not available
23-1478 5. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Locally Funded Agreement between Broward County and the Florida Department of Transportation for construction of fiber optic infrastructure along SR-870/Commercial Boulevard from University Drive to SR-5/US-1 and an Adaptive Traffic Control System along SR-870/Commercial Boulevard from Rock Island Road to SR-5/US-1, at an estimated cost of $2,283,631 to the County; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission Districts 3, 4, 8, and 9) (Commissioner Furr pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-10:30 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ryan was not present. B. MOTION TO APPROVE Three Party Escrow Agreement between Broward County, the Florida Department of Transportation, and the State of Florida, Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury (Escrow Agent), providing for the County to deposit the total estimated cost of $2,283,631 into an escrow account to fund construction of fiber optic infrastructure along SR-870/Commercial Boulevard from University Drive to SR-5/US-1 and  Action details Not available
    REAL PROPERTY SECTION  Not available
23-2034 6. MOTION TO APPROVE Lease Renewal Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation (Landlord) and Broward County (Tenant) for approximately 12,705 Square Feet of land located at East Dania Beach Boulevard in the City of Hollywood on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway and runs west along the north side of Dania Beach Boulevard for a period of 20 years at no cost, to be used by Parks and Recreation to access park facilities and other areas of West Lake Park; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 6)  Action details Not available
    WATER AND WASTEWATER ADMINISTRATION  Not available
23-1971 7. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Agreement with H&H Liquid Sludge Disposal, Inc., for Sludge Hauling Services, Solicitation No. OPN2125373B1, to include additional disposal locations for County's biosolids and amend rates for hauling biosolids to such additional disposal locations, increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount by $20,160,000 for a new maximum not-to-exceed amount of $46,832,500 and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9)  Action details Not available
    HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT  Not available
    COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS DIVISION  Not available
23-1931 8. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Health and Broward County in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,827,864, effective from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, for operation of the Health Department in Broward County; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement. ACTION: (T-10:29 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ryan was not present. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waivers of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, for the following Broward County advisory board members holding an employment or contractual relationship with the entity receiving funds for the performance of services under this agenda item. 1. Joshua Rodriguez 2. Paula M. Thaqi ACTION: (T-10:29 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ryan was not present.  Action details Not available
    PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT  Not available
23-2044 9. MOTION TO APPROVE Seventh Amendment to the Agreement between Broward County and Atkins North America, Inc., for Capital Project Manager Services, Request for Proposal (RFP) No. R1351804P1, for the Port Everglades Department, increasing the Basic Services from the maximum not-to-exceed amount of $18,697,995 to $20,697,995, and Reimbursables from $1,422,805 to $1,708,485, for an amended contract value not to exceed $22,406,480, for the term of the Agreement; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.  Action details Not available
    TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT  Not available
23-1952 10. A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to provide additional funding for operations and maintenance of the I-595 Express Bus Service by $1,500,000, for a total amount of $5,815,660, and authorizing the County Administrator to take necessary administrative actions to implement the agreement. ACTION: (T-10:29 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2023-430. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ryan was not present. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Transportation Department’s I-595 Express Grant Fund, to appropriate revenue in the amount of $1,500,000, to provide funding for operations and maintenance of the I-595 Express Bus Service. ACTION: (T-10:29 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2023-431. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ryan was not present.  Action details Not available
    OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT  Not available
23-2045 11. MOTION TO APPROVE Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance (hereinafter referred to as the “Alliance”) Fiscal Year 2023 Quarterly Performance Report, for the period from April 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023, pursuant to the agreement between Broward County and the Alliance.  Action details Not available
    REGIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES AND COMMUNICATIONS  Not available
    EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  Not available
23-2014 12. MOTION TO APPROVE federally-funded subgrant award agreement between Broward County and the State of Florida's Division of Emergency Management for approximately $20,000 in hurricane disaster relief funding related to Hurricane Nicole, covering the period from November 7, 2022, to June 13, 2024, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the same; and authorize the County Administrator to execute amendments or any other documents necessary to accept or administer the grant award provided there is no increase to the financial obligation of the County above the local match requirements in the agreement and subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, and to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions for the implementation of the grant award.  Action details Not available
23-2015 13. MOTION TO APPROVE federally-funded subgrant award agreement between Broward County and the State of Florida's Division of Emergency Management for approximately $500,000 in hurricane disaster relief funding related to Hurricane Ian, covering the period from November 7, 2022, to June 13, 2024, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the same; and authorize the County Administrator to execute amendments or any other documents necessary to accept or administer the grant award provided there is no increase to the financial obligation of the County above the local match requirements in the agreement and subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, and to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions for the implementation of the grant award.  Action details Not available
    RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT  Not available
    ANIMAL CARE DIVISION  Not available
23-1650 14. A. MOTION TO RATIFY Animal Care Division’s application for a grant from Petco Love dated August 30, 2022 for the 2022 Animal Welfare Organization Cycle, and accept the grant awarded in the amount of $20,000, which must be used by the Animal Care Division “for any lifesaving purpose;” and authorizing the County Administrator to take all administrative and budgetary actions required to implement acceptance and use of the awarded funds. (A member of the public pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-10:35 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ryan was not present. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Animal Care Adoption Trust Fund in the amount of $20,000 from the Petco Love grant for the purpose of allocating funds in preparation for Fiscal Year 2023 close out. (A member of the public pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-10:35 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2023-432. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ryan was not present.  Action details Not available
23-2002 15. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, acknowledging and accepting a recurring donation of pet food and supplies with an anticipated value exceeding $10,000 from The Humane Society of the United States, in partnership with Chewy, Inc., to be distributed by the Animal Care Division to the public for owned and community pets; authorizing the County Administrator or designee to execute the form required to accept the donation, subject to review by the County Attorney’s Office for legal sufficiency; and authorizing the County Administrator to take all administrative and budgetary actions required to implement acceptance and utilization of the donation.  Action details Not available
    HOUSING FINANCE DIVISION  Not available
23-1346 16. MOTION TO APPROVE funding for the affordable housing project by McDowell Housing Partners/MHP Broward I, LTD or its affiliate (Ekos Pembroke Park) at $9,749,850 (150 units) in HOME Investment Partnerships - American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) funding; authorizing the County Administrator to execute all agreements related to the project, subject to the foregoing monetary limits and approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorizing the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions. (Commission District 6)  Action details Not available
23-1967 17. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution, the title of which is as follows: (Commission District 8) A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, approving the forms and authorizing the execution and delivery by the Housing Finance Authority of Broward County, Florida (the “HFA”) of (i) a First Amendment to Land Use Restriction Agreement, and (ii) a Satisfaction of Mortgage, all in connection with the HFA’s $5,500,000 Variable Rate Demand Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond, Series 2006 (Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts Project), and the redemption thereof; authorizing the proper officers of the HFA to do all things necessary or advisable in connection with the transactions contemplated herein; and providing for an effective date for this Resolution.  Action details Not available
23-1970 18. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution, the title of which is as follows: (Commission District 7) A Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida authorizing the issuance by the Housing Finance Authority of Broward County, Florida (the “HFA”) of its not to exceed $6,200,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Note, Series 2023 (Pembroke Tower II) (the “Note”) for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction and equipping of Pembroke Tower II located in Broward County, Florida (the “Project”); establishing parameters for the award of the sale thereof and establishing criteria for determining the terms thereof, including interest rates, interest payment dates, maturity schedule and other terms of such note; approving the forms of and authorizing the execution and delivery of (i) a Funding Loan Agreement by and among the HFA, Truist Commercial Equity, Inc., as initial funding lender (the “Funding Lender”), and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as fiscal agent (the “Fiscal Agent”); (ii) a Project Loan Agreement by and between the HFA and SP Broward LL  Action details Not available
23-2012 19. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to negotiate and execute an Amendment to the Loan Agreement between Broward County and SP Broward LLC (“Borrower”) providing gap financing for the new construction of the Pembroke Tower II affordable housing Project (“Project”) in the City of Pembroke Pines, and other documents related to the Loan Agreement, subject to review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, to recognize additional senior financing for the Project in the form of a new Housing Finance Authority bond issuance in the approximate amount of $6,200,000 and a loan to SP Broward LLC from Florida Housing Finance Corporation of Construction Inflation Response Viability Program funds in the approximate amount of $4,300,000, and to recognize a change in the calculation of the affordability requirements for the rental of the units. (Commission District 7)  Action details Not available
23-2016 20. A. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to amend the Broward County HUD Five Year Strategic Consolidated Plans for Fiscal Years 2005-2009 through Fiscal Years 2020-2024 and the accompanying Annual Action Plans for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") Community Planning and Development Grants; to make necessary project/activity eligibility and programmatic changes; reprogramming funds and revising the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG"), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Initiative (DRI) Grant (Converted to CDBG Grant), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant, and HOME Investment Partnerships - American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) funds, based on the recommendations in Exhibit 1; authorizing the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions for implementation of the changes, to submit a copy of the amendment to HUD, and to negotiate and execute agreements, amendments, reinstatements and agreements with subrecipients and/or contractors/developers to implement the programs and allo  Action details Not available
    FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT  Not available
    ACCOUNTING DIVISION  Not available
23-2013 21. MOTION TO APPROVE travel outside the continental United States for one County employee, from the Resilient Environment Department.  Action details Not available
    HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION  Not available
23-2096 22. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute a Fifth Amendment to the Agreement between Broward County and PayFlex Systems USA, Inc. (“PayFlex”), for the County-paid Third Party Administration of Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and Health Reimbursement Accounts, extending the term of the Agreement, for one year beginning January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, with no change in rates; and authorize the County Administrator to take all administrative and budgetary actions necessary to implement the Agreement, as amended.  Action details Not available
    RECORDS, TAXES, AND TREASURY DIVISION  Not available
23-1523 23. A. MOTION TO APPROVE cancellation of warrants from Central Account No. xxxxxxxxx3785, Tax Refund Account No. xxxxxxxxx9850, Tax Redemption Account No. xxxxxxxxx0916, and Self-Insurance Account No. xxxxxxxxx0518, due to having a stale date, being unclaimed, or not being negotiated. ACTION: (T-10:29 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ryan was not present. B. MOTION TO APPROVE cancellation of warrants from Central Account No. xxxxxxxxx3785, Tax Refund Account No. xxxxxxxxx9850, Tax Redemption Account No. xxxxxxxxx0916, and Self-Insurance Account No. xxxxxxxxx0518, due to being voided. Checks have been reissued. ACTION: (T-10:29 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ryan was not present.  Action details Not available
    REQUEST TO SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING  Not available
23-1227 24. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on November 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 422 of Governmental Center East, to vacate and annul a ten-foot-wide utility easement lying with Lots 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B of Annie Laurie Courts Plat, as recorded in Plat Book 72, Page 13, of the Official Records of Broward County, Florida, generally located on the northeast corner of Northwest 8th Street and Northwest 9th Avenue in the City of Pompano Beach; Petitioners: Sunexus Park, LLLP; Agent: Miguel Ortiz, Sunexus Park, LLLP; Application for Vacation and Abandonment: 2023-V-08. (Commission District 4)  Action details Not available
23-1775 25. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on November 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider the application of Port Consolidated, Inc., for the granting of a renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades vessel bunkering services franchise for a new five-year term.  Action details Not available
23-1776 26. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on November 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider the application of TransMontaigne Terminals L.L.C., for the granting of a renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades vessel bunkering services franchise for a new five-year term.  Action details Not available
23-2017 27. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on November 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider the application of Tropic Oil Company LLC, for the granting of a renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades vessel bunkering services franchise for a new five-year term.  Action details Not available
23-2085 28. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on November 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider enactment of a proposed Ordinance, the title of which is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO OPERATIONS AT FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND NORTH PERRY AIRPORT; AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”); AMENDING SECTION 8½-16(K) OF THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)  Action details Not available
23-2088 29. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on November 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider adoption of a proposed Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO BROWARD COUNTY PARKS SYSTEM FEES; REPEALING PART IV OF CHAPTER 37, SECTIONS 37.32 THROUGH 37.60 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (“ADMINISTRATIVE CODE”); CREATING A NEW PART IV OF CHAPTER 37 AND SECTIONS 37.32 THROUGH 37.36 OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE RELATING TO BROWARD COUNTY PARKS SYSTEM FEES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Action details Not available
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    QUASI-JUDICIAL CONSENT HEARING  Not available
    RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT  Not available
    URBAN PLANNING DIVISION  Not available
23-1487 30. MOTION TO APPROVE plat entitled Wilferz Plat (029-MP-22). (Commission District 8)  Action details Not available
23-1489 31. MOTION TO APPROVE plat entitled ELAD Plaza (046-MP-22). (Commission District 5)  Action details Not available
23-1490 32. MOTION TO APPROVE plat entitled Arvos Estates (013-MP-22). (Commission District 5)  Action details Not available
23-1974 33. MOTION TO APPROVE modification to previously approved condition for Minnaugh Plat (079-MP-95). (Commission District 1)  Action details Not available
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    COUNTY AUDITOR  Not available
23-2058 34. MOTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND FILE Office of the County Auditor’s Follow-up Review of Audit of Transportation Department’s Community Shuttle Program - Report No. 24-02.  Action details Not available
    COUNTY ADMINISTRATION  Not available
    CULTURAL DIVISION  Not available
23-1531 35. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to approve and execute Fiscal Year 2024 Grant Award Agreements, between Broward County and Destination Sistrunk Cultural and Community Investment Partnership, Inc. ($110,000); The Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre, Inc. ($40,000); and the School Board of Broward County, Florida ($10,000), for a one-year contract term beginning October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney. (Commission Districts 5 and 8)  Action details Not available
23-1941 36. MOTION TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE funding for Fiscal Year 2024 General Operating Support Grant awards to the Museum of Discovery and Science, Inc., in the amount of $306,500; and Nova Southeastern University, Inc., on behalf of its Museum of Art Division, in the amount of $252,634; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the associated Grant Award agreements for a one year term, beginning October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney. (Commission Districts 4 and 8)  Action details Not available
23-1976 37. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Cultural and Artistic Facilities Capital Support Grant Award in the amount of $500,000 to the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), for the construction of a new arts education classroom building in conjunction with the City of Pompano Beach’s McNab House & Botanical Gardens project; authorize the County Administrator to approve and execute the Grant Agreement and any subsequent amendment(s), subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, and provided any modifications or amendments do not impose additional financial obligations on the County or waive any substantive rights of the County; and authorize the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement and administer the grant. (Commission District 4) (Item Numbers 37, 41 and 50 were heard and voted on concurrently.) (A member of the public pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-10:42 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO APPROVE Cultural and Artistic Fa  Action details Not available
23-2007 38. MOTION TO APPROVE Performing Arts Center Authority’s budget for Fiscal Year 2024 in the amount of $58,806,476 for the period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.  Action details Not available
    LIBRARIES DIVISION  Not available
23-1509 39. A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution accepting a cash donation from Broward Public Library Foundation, Inc., in the amount of $43,580, for converting space within Northwest Regional Library into video conference rooms and equipping it to serve as a community health hub; and authorizing the County Administrator to take all administrative and budgetary actions to implement acceptance. (Commission District 3) ACTION: (T-10:29 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2023-442. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ryan was not present. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution in the Libraries’ Donation Trust Fund in the amount of $43,580, to recognize and appropriate the donation. ACTION: (T-10:29 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2023-443. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ryan was not present.  Action details Not available
    PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION  Not available
23-2054 40. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Agreement between Broward County and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Inc., for Biological Monitoring Program for Rare Plant Conservation to reinstate and provide for a five-year extension term; authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorize the County Administrator to take any and all necessary administrative actions to implement the amendment.  Action details Not available
    COUNTY COMMISSION  Not available
23-2095 41. MOTION TO APPROVE international travel by a County Commissioner to Dubai, UAE, to attend and participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28). (Commissioner Furr)  Action details Not available
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    PUBLIC HEARING  Not available
23-1968 42. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution approving and adopting the Broward County 2023-2026 Title VI Program Plan, and authorizing the County Administrator to submit documents required by the Federal Transit Administration and to sign and submit documents required by the Florida Department of Transportation.  Action details Not available
23-2035 43. MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO FILMING ON SPECIFIED PROPERTY; AMENDING SECTION 20-261 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”) RELATING TO FILM PERMITS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)  Action details Not available
    END PUBLIC HEARING  Not available
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    REGULAR AGENDA  Not available
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    FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT  Not available
23-2089 44. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to negotiate and execute an agreement or amendment with the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, Ltd. (“Panthers”) and other contracting parties, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, to allow the Panthers to comply with the Tourism Promotion Payment obligation under the Broward County Civic Arena Amended and Restated Operating Agreement (“Arena Agreement”), which is payment of $500,000 per contract year, for contract years of 2023-24 and 2024-25 through the provision of solely in-kind branding and sponsorship, including placement of “Visit Lauderdale” on Florida Panthers helmets for the 2023-24 season and participation in Visit Lauderdale’s 2024 Rose Bowl parade activities.  Action details Not available
    PURCHASING DIVISION  Not available
    For Aviation Department  Not available
23-1768 45. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low bidder, Oratso Corporation, for Automatic Door Repairs and Maintenance, Bid No. BLD2126559B1, for the Aviation Department, in the initial one-year estimated amount of $344,260, which includes an allowance for miscellaneous parts and permits in the annual estimated amount of $131,000, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for four one-year periods, for a five-year potential estimated amount of $1,721,300.  Action details Not available
22-1957 46. MAYOR'S REPORT A. GLENNA MILBERG SHOW ACTION: (T-11:38 AM) Mayor Fisher complimented and thanked Commissioner Udine in doing a magnificent job in representing the Commission and the community on the Glenna Milberg Show on Sunday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) B. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT ACTION: (T-11:39 AM) Mayor Fisher reported visiting the Junior Achievement storefront with Commissioner Udine this morning, which was opened in conjunction with the School Board. Mayor Fisher noted the impact Junior Achievement has had in changing students’ lives and encouraged everyone to visit JA at the Broward College North Campus. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) C. NJC CENTER ACTION: (T-11:39 AM) Mayor Fisher thanked Commissioner Roger, Commissioner Udine and Vice-Mayor Rich for attending the new Nancy J. Cotterman Center ribbon cutting cermony. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) D. BRIGHTLINE ACTION: (T-11:40 AM) Mayor Fisher reported riding Brightline with County Administrator Monica Cepero and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigeig during which comm  Action details Not available
22-1958 47. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT A. NJC CENTER ACTION: (T-11:36 AM) County Administrator Monica Cepero celebrated the opening of the new Nancy J. Cotterman Center, but also recognized the very special work that the staff do every day. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) B. PARKS & REC ACTION: (T-11:37 AM) County Administrator Monica Cepero recognized Parks and Recreation Division Director Dan West and Teams in joining the ranks of the elite across the entire United States in receiving national accreditation. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) C. STATE OF THE ARTS ACTION: (T-11:37 AM) County Administrator Monica Cepero conveyed looking forward to participating in the State of the Arts Address on Thursday at the Performing Arts Center. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
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    LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION WORKSHOP  Not available
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23-2135 48. MOTION TO APPROVE Sponsorship Agreement between Broward County and the American Jewish Committee, in the total amount of $250,000, to sponsor community education, antisemitism training, and a public awareness campaign; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.  Action details Not available
    COUNTY COMMISSION  Not available
23-2141 49. MOTION TO DISCUSS how the Broward County Board of County Commissioners can support the State of Israel. (Commissioner Bogen)  Action details Not available
23-2149 50. MOTION TO APPROVE 2021 Global Climate Leadership Memorandum of Understanding (“Under2 MOU”) as a subnational participant, having Broward County acknowledge, affirm support for, and participate in activities to respond to climate change; and authorizing the Mayor to execute same. (Commissioner Furr)  Action details Not available
    NON-AGENDA  Not available
23-2302 51. ISRAEL SUPPORT - COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-11:09 AM) Commissioner Udine asked County Administrator Monica Cepero to explore monetary options in support of Israel through employee charitable contributions facilitated by United Way. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-2304 52. ANTI-DISCRIMINATION - COMMISSIONER RYAN ACTION: (T-11:11 AM) Commissioner Ryan relayed support in relation to Congressman Moskowitz’s denunciation of hateful speech. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-2305 53. WELLNESS JAMBOREE - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Commissioner McKinzie reported attending the Wellness Jamboree on Saturday morning at Delevoe Park and thanked staff for hosting a good event. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-2306 54. GRAND OPENING - VICE-MAYOR RICH ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Vice-Mayor Rich discussed attending the grand opening of the new Nancy J. Cotterman Center yesterday and thanked Oakland Park for being the host community. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-2307 55. ISRAEL BONDS - VICE-MAYOR RICH ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Vice-Mayor Rich discussed support of Israel through allocation of bonds and thanked County Administration for their assistance in securing them. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-2308 56. TRAUMA COALITION - VICE-MAYOR RICH ACTION: (T-11:16 AM) Vice-Mayor Rich discussed training provided by the Israel Trauma Coalition and advised that she will distribute her presentation given to the Broward Behavioral Health Coalition last week, which highlights ways to participate and assist. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-2309 57. SOLID WASTE AUTHORIY- COMMISSIONER FURR ACTION: (T-11:17 AM) Commissioner Furr announced that the Solid Waste Authority is now official after voting, with the next meeting being held on Friday. Commissioner Furr noted that the Authority’s duty for the next year involves creation of a master plan and drew attention to exploration of federal grant availability. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-2310 58. HOMELESSNESS - COMMISSIONER FURR ACTION: (T-11:19 AM) Commissioner Furr requested briefing from County Administration with regard to the homelessness and plumbing situation in reference to the central part of the County. In addition, Commissioner Furr advocated for collaboration in relation to the homeless situation in the southern part of the County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Commissioner Furr, Vice-Mayor Rich requested Deputy County Attorney Michael Kerr provide an update following discussion this morning. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Vice-Mayor Rich, Deputy County Attorney Michael Kerr provided an update with respect to the Central Home Assistance Center. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Deputy County Attorney Michael Kerr, Vice-Mayor Rich requested assurance that construction management personnel will be at the location and that there will be resolution of issues with the facilities within four to six weeks. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-2311 59. READ FOR THE RECORD - COMMISSIONER FURR ACTION: (T-11:20 AM) Commissioner Furr advised that Read for the Record is being held this Thursday, noting more readers are needed, and encouraged additional volunteer participation in the literacy effort. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-2312 60. SFRPC - COMMISSIONER FURR ACTION: (T-11:24 AM) Commissioner Furr gave Commissioner Geller kudos for assistance with a fantastic South Florida Regional Planning Council recycling conference, which paves the way for regionalization in many different aspects. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Commissioner Furr, Mayor Fisher expressed pride in seeing Commissioner Geller and Commissioner Furr relaying an important story through the media. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-2313 61. JOINT PLANNING COUNCILS - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-11:26 AM) Commissioner Geller discussed attending the joint annual South Florida Regional Planning Council and Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council conference at the Performing Arts Center, which focused on recycling and the danger of fires caused by batteries. In addition, Commissioner Geller noted the entire meeting is available for viewing on the SFRPC website. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-2315 62. HOLOCAUST CENTER - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-11:28 AM) Commissioner Geller discussed the current state of affairs in relation to Israel and advised that he will schedule another grand opening at the Holocaust Center exclusively for the County Commission and Cultural Council. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-2314 63. CULTURAL DISCUSSION - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-11:30 AM) Commissioner Rogers discussed funding support for Israel and advocated for ongoing cultural dialogue. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-2316 64. DAY OF OLDER PERSONS - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-11:32 AM) Commissioner Rogers recognized seniors, including her mother, in celebration of International Day of Older Persons. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-2317 65. DISTRICT 9 - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-11:34 AM) Commissioner Rogers reported continuing to engage within District 9, including a live conversation with 80 residents in relation to housing issues. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-2318 66. MPO MEETING - COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-11:43 AM) Commissioner Udine advised that he relayed what was discussed at the prior Commission workshop during the MPO meeting. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available