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Meeting Name: County Commission Agenda status: Published
Meeting date/time: 5/2/2023 10:00 AM Minutes status: Published  
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    MEETING OF MAY 2, 2023  Not available
    CALL TO ORDER  Not available
    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Not available
    MOMENT OF SILENCE  Not available
    PROCLAMATION  Not available
    TUESDAY MORNING MEMO  Not available
    CONSENT AGENDA  Not available
    BOARD APPOINTMENTS  Not available
22-1976 1. MOTION TO APPROVE Board Appointments  Action details Not available
23-805 1A. MOTION TO REAPPOINT Michael J. Ryan to the Broward County Planning Council in the category of “Elected Official; in District.” (Commissioner Rogers)  Action details Not available
23-807 1B. MOTION TO REAPPOINT Kelvin G. Haynes to the Marine Advisory Committee in the category of “registered voter; interest in marine-related matters.” (Commissioner Rogers)  Action details Not available
23-806 1C. A. MOTION TO APPOINT Karlene Maxwell-Williams to the Commission on the Status of Women in the category of “in district; registered voter.” ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated May 2, 2023, submitted at the request of Commissioner Rogers. VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Karlene Maxwell-Williams who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity that receives funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Rogers) ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated May 2, 2023, submitted at the request of Commissioner Rogers. VOTE: 9-0.  Action details Not available
    PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  Not available
    HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING DIVISION  Not available
23-514 2. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Highway Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement between Broward County and the Florida Department of Transportation for the Florida Department of Transportation's improvement projects on Cypress Creek Road from the SFRTA Railroad to I-95 and N Andrews Avenue from NE 57th Street to Cypress Creek Road, at an estimated cost of $3,600 to the County; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission Districts 4 and 8) ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO APPROVE Highway Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement between Broward County and the Florida Department of Transportation for the Florida Department of Transportation's Cypress Creek Road improvement project from I-95 to NE 9th Avenue, at an estimated cost of $3,600 to the County; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 4) ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0.  Action details Not available
23-597 3. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Highway Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement between Broward County and the Florida Department of Transportation, for the Florida Department of Transportation's NW 19th Street improvement project from NW 49th Avenue to State Road 7, at an estimated cost of $87,900 to the County; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 9) ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO WAIVE permit requirement for construction in County right-of-way (Chapter 25, Exhibit 25.A of the Broward County Administrative Code) for the Florida Department of Transportation’s NW 19th Street improvement project from NW 49th Avenue to State Road 7. (Commission District 9) ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0.  Action details Not available
    REAL PROPERTY SECTION  Not available
23-038 4. MOTION TO APPROVE Easement granting Florida Power & Light Company a perpetual, non-exclusive underground and overhead utility easement on a portion of County-owned property at the Copans Road Operations and Maintenance Facility located at 3201 West Copans Road in Pompano Beach; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the easement. (Commission District 2)  Action details Not available
    WATER AND WASTEWATER BUSINESS OPERATIONS DIVISION  Not available
23-499 5. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Agreement with Northeast II, Inc., d/b/a TC Delivers for Utility Bill Printing and Mailing Services, Solicitation No. K2114434B1, to extend the term for up to an additional 18 months through November 6, 2024, and to increase the maximum not-to-exceed amount by $654,905 for a new maximum not-to-exceed amount of $2,735,910, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9)  Action details Not available
    HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT  Not available
    COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS DIVISION  Not available
23-415 6. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Grant Agreement C-8C104 for Emergency Shelters Security Enhancements between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (“FDLE”) and Broward County in the amount of $10,479 to the County for the FDLE Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Countywide Program award period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023, to purchase handheld metal detectors and batteries to use in emergency shelters; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Grant Agreement. ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Byrne Grant Fund in the amount of $10,479, for the FDLE award period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023, to purchase handheld metal detectors and batteries to be used in emergency shelters. ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2023-111. VOTE: 9-0.  Action details Not available
23-428 7. A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution authorizing an appropriation and disbursement of funds in the amount of $2,687,411 to contribute to local match funding for specified service providers for the state of Florida Fiscal Year 2022-2023; authorizing the County Administrator to execute the agreements with the service providers, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, and to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the agreements; and providing for severability and an effective date. ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2023-112. VOTE: 9-0. 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 an entity receiving funds for the performance of services under this agenda item. 1. Thomas M. Campbell 2. Frances M. Esposito 3. Rafael F. Jimenez 4. Lisa Vecchi ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0.  Action details Not available
23-429 8. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Agreement No. 23-CP-HCS-6930-01 between Broward County and First Call for Help of Broward, Inc. d/b/a 2-1-1 Broward in the amount of $250,000 to add a non-recurring program for technology equipment and outreach services to the initial term of the Agreement, effective from the date of full execution through September 30, 2023; 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 as amended.  Action details Not available
    ELDERLY AND VETERANS SERVICES DIVISION  Not available
23-021 9. MOTION TO APPROVE Master Contract No. JM023-15-2025 between the Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County, Inc. ("Council") and Broward County, effective from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025, to set the general terms and conditions applicable to Council grant contracts with Broward County that incorporate the Master Contract by reference; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorize the County Administrator to execute amendments to the Master Contract that do not materially increase County’s obligations, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Master Contract.  Action details Not available
    TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT  Not available
23-503 10. A. MOTION TO APPROVE Grant Agreement No. VW301 Electric Transit Bus Program with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in the amount of $7,800,000 which requires a County match of $26,000,000, for the purchase of electric buses to replace diesel buses; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO APPROVE budget Resolution in the amount of $7,800,000 within the Transportation Capital Grant Fund. ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2023-113. VOTE: 9-0.  Action details Not available
23-563 11. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution approving the Broward County Transportation Department’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy and Procedures.  Action details Not available
23-600 12. MOTION TO APPROVE threshold increase for open-end, multiple-award Contract No. TR2122622B1, Bus Parts and Supplies for BCT Rolling Stock: New, OEM, Rebuilt, Aftermarket, for the Transportation Department, in the estimated amount of $3,000,000 for a revised three-year contract amount of $22,500,000.  Action details Not available
    REGIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES AND COMMUNICATIONS  Not available
    EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  Not available
23-612 13. A. MOTION TO APPROVE subaward grant agreement between Broward County and the Florida Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $358,847 to support Broward County's emergency management and preparedness program for the period from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023, subject to a dollar-for-dollar match by the County; authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement and any amendments thereto that do not increase the percentage of local match required of the County, 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: (T-11:01 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution in the amount of $358,847 within the Emergency Management Grant Fund for the purpose of supporting Broward County's emergency management functions. ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2023-115. VOTE: 9-0.  Action details Not available
    REQUEST TO SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING  Not available
23-490 14. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on June 6, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to vacate a portion of a six-foot-wide utility easement lying within Parcel A, Lots 4 through 13 of Block 10 of Cresthaven No. 8 Plat, as recorded in Plat Book 44, Page 8 of the Official Records of Broward County, Florida, generally located on the west side of North Federal Highway between Northeast 31 Court and Northeast 33 Street in the City of Pompano Beach; Petitioners: Sentosa Pompano LLC; Agent: Jane Storms, Pulice Land Surveyors, Inc.; Application for Vacation and Abandonment: 2022-V-13. (Commission District 4)  Action details Not available
23-699 15. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on May 23, 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 TREES AND THE NAME AND ACRONYM OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT; AMENDING CHAPTERS 1, 5, 7, 8½, 9½, 20, 27, 30, AND 34 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”) TO UPDATE THE NAME AND ACRONYM OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT; AMENDING SECTION 27-406 FOR CONSISTENCY WITH CHAPTER 2022-121, LAWS OF FLORIDA; AMENDING ARTICLE XIV OF CHAPTER 27, PROVIDING FOR CONSISTENCY WITH CHAPTER 2022-121, LAWS OF FLORIDA, UPDATING THE INCORPORATION OF DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE, UPDATING CITATIONS TO THE CODE, AND UPDATING THE LISTS OF NUISANCE TREES AND THE TREE SPECIES RECOMMENDED FOR CANOPY REPLACEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   Action details Not available
23-703 16. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on May 23, 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 THE THREE-CENT ($.03) LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX (“GAS TAX”); AMENDING SECTIONS 31½-38 AND 31½-42 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”); RELEVYING THE GAS TAX; PROVIDING FOR THE DURATION OF THE GAS TAX; ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT FOR ANNUAL AMENDMENTS TO THE APPLICABLE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE SENT TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)  Action details Not available
23-702 17. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on May 23, 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 THE ADDITIONAL ONE-CENT ($.01) LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX (“GAS TAX”); AMENDING SECTIONS 31½-38 AND 31½-42 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”); TERMINATING THE PRIOR LEVY OF THE GAS TAX AND RELEVYING THE GAS TAX; PROVIDING FOR THE DURATION OF THE GAS TAX; PROVIDING FOR A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE SENT TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)  Action details Not available
23-721 18. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on May 23, 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 DELEGATION REQUESTS; AMENDING SECTION 18.5 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (“ADMINISTRATIVE CODE”); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Senator Steve Geller)  Action details Video Video
    FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT  Not available
    ACCOUNTING DIVISION  Not available
23-652 19. MOTION TO APPROVE travel for more than five County employees from the Libraries Division to attend the same non-local event.  Action details Not available
    PURCHASING DIVISION  Not available
    For Port Everglades Department  Not available
23-544 20. A. MOTION TO WAIVE application of the Domestic Partnership Act requirements for Bid No. BLD2125602B1, Air Conditioning and Equipment Rental Services. (Vice-Mayor Rich pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-11:05 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Rich voted no. B. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low responsive, responsible bidder, Trane US, Inc., for Air Conditioning and Equipment Rental Services, Bid No. BLD2125602B1, for the Port Everglades Facilities Maintenance Division, in the annual amount of $3,029,632; which include allowances for permit fees in the annual estimated amount of $15,000, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for four one-year periods, for a five-year potential estimated amount of $15,148,160. (Vice-Mayor Rich pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-11:05 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor Rich voted no.  Action details Video Video
    For Public Works Department  Not available
23-139 21. A. MOTION TO APPROVE sole source designation of Otis Elevator Company to provide Otis Elevator and Escalator Maintenance and Repair Services for the Facilities Management Division. ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Director of Purchasing to award open-end contract to sole source vendor, Otis Elevator Company, for Otis Elevator and Escalator Maintenance and Repair Services, Quotation No. BLD2125595Q1, for the Facilities Management Division, in the initial five-year estimated amount of $2,632,893, which includes allowances in the initial five-year estimated amount of $50,000, contingent upon execution of the First Amendment to Contract; and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the Contract for five one-year periods, for a total ten-year potential amount of $5,265,786. ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. C. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Contract between Broward County and Otis Elevator Company for Contract No. BLD2125595Q1 Elevator and Escalator Maintenance and Repair Services, for the Facilities Management Divisio  Action details Not available
23-345 22. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low responsive, responsible bidder, Airport and Commercial Equipment Suppliers, Inc., for Conflict Monitors, Load Switches and Flashers, Bid No. OPN2125719B1, for the Traffic Engineering Division, in the two-year estimated amount of $907,883, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a four-year estimated amount of $1,815,765.  Action details Not available
23-253 23. A. MOTION TO APPROVE sole source, sole brand standardization of Pantropic Power Inc. to provide Caterpillar Generator brand products and services for diagnostic and repair services for the Broward County Water and Wastewater Services. ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low responsive, responsible bidder, Pantropic Power Inc., for Caterpillar Generator Diagnostic & Repair Services, Bid No. OPN2125761Q1, for the Broward County Water and Wastewater Services, in the initial one-year estimated amount of $199,025; and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a three-year potential estimated amount of $597,075. ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0.  Action details Not available
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    QUASI-JUDICIAL CONSENT HEARING  Not available
    RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT  Not available
    URBAN PLANNING DIVISION  Not available
23-040 24. MOTION TO APPROVE plat note amendment to Nuri Al Islam (023-UP-90). (Commission District 5)  Action details Video Video
23-340 25. MOTION TO APPROVE non-vehicular access line amendment on Parkland Bay (042-MP-15). (Commission District 3)  Action details Not available
23-502 26. MOTION TO APPROVE plat entitled Ft. Lauderdale Police Headquarters (022-MP-22). (Commission District 8)  Action details Not available
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    INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS/BOARDS SECTION  Not available
23-608 27. MOTION TO REAPPOINT Regina A. Faulk to the Racial Equity Task Force in the category of "one member nominated by the Office of the State Attorney for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida."  Action details Not available
23-621 28. A. MOTION TO REAPPOINT Camille C.T. Smith to the Police and Criminal Justice Review Board in the category of "T.J. Reddick Bar Association." ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Camille C.T. Smith who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity who receives funds from Broward County. ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0.  Action details Not available
    PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION  Not available
23-686 29. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Agreement between Broward County and Meta-Science, Inc., by and through its managing partner Butterfly World, Ltd. (“Butterfly World”), for Butterfly Farm, Insectarium, and Aviary at Tradewinds Park (“Agreement”), waiving and crediting certain fees owed by Butterfly World to the County and waiving and modifying certain Concession-related Improvements required in the Agreement; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 2)  Action details Not available
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23-691 30. MOTION TO APPROVE Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement between Broward County and HM Southeast Cement LLC for a 4.91-acre parcel of land and improvements located at Port Everglades, with an initial ten-year term retroactively commencing on March 1, 2023, and two five-year and one ten-year option terms.  Action details Video Video
23-479 31. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution to release a 35-foot-wide utility easement granted by instruments recorded in Official Records Book 6602, Page 471; a 15-foot-wide utility easement granted by instruments recorded in Official Records Book 9094, Page 318; a 30-foot-wide utility easement granted by instruments recorded in Official Records Book 17582, Page 232; and a portion of a 15-foot-wide utility easement granted by instruments recorded in Official Records Book 14022, Page 49, all included in the Official Records of Broward County, Florida, and generally located on the south side of Southwest 54 Court between Southwest 40 Avenue and Southwest 43 Terrace in the City of Dania Beach; Petitioners: BEJL 4200 Real Estate, LLC and Sheridan House, Inc.; Agent: Leigh R. Kerr, Leigh Robinson Kerr and Associates, Inc.; Application for Vacation and Abandonment: 2021-V-09. (Commission District 6)  Action details Video Video
23-566 32. MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance adopting a Small Scale amendment to the Broward County Land Use Plan map (PC 23-1), located in the City of Fort Lauderdale (Commission District 4), as an amendment to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan, the title of which is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AMENDING THE BROWARD COUNTY LAND USE PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Action details Video Video
23-632 33. 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 IMPACT FEES AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW APPROVALS; AMENDING SECTION 5-182.13 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”), PROVIDING FOR IMPACT FEE CREDIT FOR DEMOLISHED BUILDINGS; AMENDING SECTION 5-184 OF THE CODE, PROVIDING FOR IMPACT FEE ASSESSMENTS AND REFUNDS; AMENDING SECTION 27-66 OF THE CODE, EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW APPROVALS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)  Action details Video Video
23-633 34. 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 CLAIMS AGAINST OR BY THE COUNTY; AMENDING SECTION 1-51.3 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”) RELATING TO AUTHORITY TO FILE AND SETTLE CERTAIN CLAIMS; PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO APPROVE CONSENT ORDERS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)  Action details Video Video
23-635 35. 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 CONTRACTORS; AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"), PROVIDING FOR CONSISTENCY WITH SECTION 9.01 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CHARTER, AS APPROVED BY REFERENDUM ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY; PROVIDING THE COMPOSITION, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CENTRAL EXAMINING BOARD AND ITS DIVISIONS; UPDATING VARIOUS PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)  Action details Video Video
23-637 36. (This is the first of two required public hearings. The second public hearing will be held on May 23, 2023.) 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 SURTAX-FUNDED TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS; AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IX, OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"), CREATING DIVISION 9, SECTIONS 5-210 THROUGH 5-216, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE SITING AND PERMITTING OF COUNTY SURTAX-FUNDED TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)  Action details Video Video
23-639 37. (This is the first of two required public hearings. The second public hearing will be held on May 23, 2023.) 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 THE GARDEN PARK DISTRICTS; AMENDING SECTION 39-4 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”), PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS; CREATING ARTICLE XL OF CHAPTER 39 OF THE CODE, ESTABLISHING THE GARDEN PARK DISTRICTS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR DESCRIPTION, PURPOSE, GENERAL PROVISIONS, USE, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, PARKING, ACCESS, LANDSCAPING, SIGNAGE, AND NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES THEREIN; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)  Action details Video Video
23-518 38. A. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution within the General Fund and the Broward Municipal Services District Fund in the amount of $148,068,897 to adjust the fund balance and other budgeted revenues and to appropriate funds for other commitments. ACTION: (T-11:45 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2023-122 - 2023-123. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution within the County Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $6,549,881 to adjust the fund balance and other budgeted revenues and to appropriate funds for other commitments. ACTION: (T-11:45 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2023-124 - 2023-128. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 9-0.  Action details Video Video
23-519 39. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution within the Special Revenue Funds in the amount of $251,427,773 to adjust the fund balance and other budgeted revenues and appropriate funds to reserves and other commitments.  Action details Video Video
23-520 40. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution within the Capital Funds in the amount of $151,132,575 to adjust fund balance and other budgeted revenues and appropriate funds to reserves and other project commitments.  Action details Video Video
23-521 41. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution within the Enterprise Funds in the amount of $15,061,614 to adjust the fund balance and other budgeted revenues and to appropriate funds to reserves and other commitments.  Action details Video Video
23-522 42. A. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution within the Debt Service Funds in the amount of $5,853,279, primarily to adjust fund balances and to appropriate funds to reserves. ACTION: (T-11:48 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2023-212 - 2023-218. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution within the Internal Service Funds in the amount of $11,352,070, primarily to adjust fund balances and other budgeted revenues and to appropriate funds to reserves and other commitments. ACTION: (T-11:48 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2023-219 - 2023-225. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 9-0.  Action details Video Video
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23-736 43. DELEGATION: Carl Grant, Reparation Justice dba BBAH RE: Reparation Justice Reform. (Deferred from April 4, 2023 - Item No. 33)  Action details Not available
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23-724 44. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance establishing procedures for the sale of County owned real property pursuant to Section 125.35(3), Florida Statutes.  Action details Not available
23-714 45. MOTION TO APPROVE Purchase and Sale Agreement between Broward County (“Purchaser”) and Pompano Beach Hospitality, LLC (“Seller”) for the purchase of real property consisting of approximately 5.19 acres and located in the City of Pompano Beach, for a purchase price of $7,250,000 (“Agreement”); authorize the Mayor or Vice-Mayor to execute the Agreement and the County Administrator to attest to same; and authorize the Director of Real Property and Real Estate Development to execute and process all customary closing title documents. (Commission District 8)  Action details Video Video
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23-611 46. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and Humana Insurance Company for Group Vision Insurance, Request for Proposals (RFP) No. GEN2123334P1, for the Human Resources Division, for the time period July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025, and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the Agreement for one additional two-year renewal term.  Action details Not available
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23-709 47. MOTION TO APPROVE Interlocal Agreement creating an independent legal entity known as the “Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials Processing Authority of Broward County, Florida,” for the purpose of managing a countywide solid waste disposal and recycling system for a period of at least 40 years, and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.  Action details Video Video
23-735 48. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator, for a limited time period through November 15, 2023, to submit offers, counteroffers, bids, and proposals to acquire real property for a future government purpose if the County Administrator determines (1) that timing or other material circumstances reasonably prevent or preclude prior consultation with or consideration by the Board; (2) that the amount the County would be obligated to pay under the applicable offer, counteroffer, bid, or proposal is at or below the County Administrator's determination of fair market value for the property to be acquired; and (3) that adequate and appropriate funding sources are available to consummate such transaction; including the authority to execute letters of intent, memorandums of understanding, and purchase agreements relating thereto, subject to approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney of all documents that would bind the County to such acquisition without requiring formal approval or ratification by the Board, and subject to the County Administrator promptly reporting to  Action details Not available
23-741 49. MOTION TO AMEND Broward County Board of County Commissioners’ meeting calendar to reflect a change on the October schedule.  Action details Not available
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23-734 50. A. MOTION TO APPOINT Paula L. Anderson to the Broward Regional Health Planning Council in the category of “Health Care Provider.” (Transferred to the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Paula L. Anderson who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity that receives funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Udine) (Transferred to the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-11:01 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0.  Action details Not available
23-722 51. MOTION TO DISCUSS and provide direction to County staff regarding certain County property located at 1625 NW 23 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the area known as Lauderdale Industrial Park. (Commissioner McKinzie)  Action details Not available
22-1977 52. MAYOR'S REPORT A. STATE CONFERENCE ACTION: (T-2:56 PM) Mayor Fisher relayed welcoming the Big Brothers Big Sisters State Conference in Fort Lauderdale. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) B. SHIPPING CONFERENCE ACTION: (T-2:56 PM) Mayor Fisher noted attending the Caribbean Shipping Association Conference, which began yesterday. In addition, Mayor Fisher recognized the importance of CSA as an economic benefit to our ports. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) C. MAYOR’S GALA ACTION: (T-2:56 PM) Mayor Fisher thanked everyone for their participation in the Mayor’s Gala for United Way. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Mayor Fisher, Vice-Mayor Rich commended Mayor Fisher in recognizing the other mayors in attendance in promotion of inclusiveness. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) D. FEMA AID ACTION: (T-2:57 PM) Mayor Fisher provided a flood mitigation update and thanked FEMA for their assistance. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) E. MOTHER’S DAY ACTION: (T-2:58 PM) Mayor Fisher wished mothers a Happy Mother’s Day o  Action details Not available
22-1978 53. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT FEMA UPDATE ACTION: (T-2:59 PM) County Administrator Monica Cepero provided an update in regard to FEMA aid efforts within BMSD and advised noted press releases and information will be provided to Commissioners for communication to districts and communities. In addition, County Administrator Monica Cepero advised FEMA is having an open house at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center on May 6, 2023, in order to assist residents and homeowners to apply for assistance. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Commissioners Furr and Ryan, County Administrator Monica Cepero advised County Administration will be reviewing FEMA policies and discussing potential reimbursement in order to assist residents. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to previous discussion, Mayor Fisher and Commissioner McKinzie discussed mitigation and reimbursement actions the Fort Lauderdale City Commission is pursuing. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
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23-761 54. MOTION TO APPROVE Purchase and Sale Agreement between Broward County (Purchaser) and Commercial Blvd Realty, LLC (Seller) for the purchase of real property consisting of approximately 8.7 acres and located in the City of Fort Lauderdale for a purchase price of $18,500,000 (“Agreement”); authorize the Mayor or Vice-Mayor to execute the Agreement and the County Administrator to attest to same; and authorize the Director of Real Property and Real Estate Development to execute and process all customary closing title documents. (Commission District 8)  Action details Not available
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23-771 55. MOTION TO DISCUSS Broward County “TOPS!” paratransit services. (Commissioner Bogen)  Action details Not available
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23-922 56. PILOT PROJECT - COMMISSIONER BOGEN ACTION: (T-2:38 PM) Commissioner Bogen announced that May 1, 2023 is the first day of the Healthcare Pilot Project and called for assistance with advertising and marketing. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-923 57. FEMA RECOVERY- COMMISSIONER RYAN ACTION: (T-2:38 PM) Commissioner Ryan thanked the federal government for its prompt response to the flooding disaster and requested County Administration investigate potential additional funding for residents. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-924 58. FLEET WEEK - COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-2:42 PM) Commissioner Udine thanked everyone for participating in Fleet Week, which was very well received countywide. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-925 59. PORT EVERGLADES - COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-2:42 PM) Commissioner Udine reported that Port Everglades did an excellent job in continuing operations in response to the flooding disaster. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-926 60. MENTAL HEALTH MONTH - VICE-MAYOR RICH ACTION: (T-2:44 PM) Vice-Mayor Rich recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month, which is dedicated to destigmatizing mental health care, education and supporting individuals with mental illness and their families. In addition, Vice-Mayor Rich informed that Broward Health Coalition, in collaboration with community partners, is hosting educational awareness activities, workshops and art exhibitions throughout the month. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-927 61. FEMA AID - COMMISSIONER FURR ACTION: (T-2:46 PM) Commissioner Furr thanked Mayor Lamar Fisher, County Administrator Monica Cepero, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Congressman Jared Moskowitz who were instrumental in obtaining FEMA aid. In addition, Commissioner Furr suggested exploring options for providing aid to residents up front and receiving reimbursement from FEMA. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-928 62. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - COMMISSIONER FURR ACTION: (T-2:47 PM) Commissioner Furr reported he will be participating in building houses with Habitat for Humanity on May 9, 2023, in Pompano Beach. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-929 63. SOLID WASTE ILA - COMMISSIONER FURR ACTION: (T-2:47 PM) Commissioner Furr advised he will be visiting all of the city commissions with the approved Solid Waste ILA. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-930 64. LEED CERTIFICATION - COMMISSIONER FURR ACTION: (T-2:47 PM) Commissioner Furr congratulated Lauderhill Transit Center in being recognized as the first LEED gold certified transit facility in the U.S. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-931 65. MEMORIAL DEDICATION - VICE-MAYOR RICH ACTION: (T-2:48 PM) Vice-Mayor Rich relayed that the dedication of the Ann Wasserman Community Garden, which is sponsored by the Weston Community Garden Society, will be held on May 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Markham Park in Weston. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-932 66. CONGRATULATIONS - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-2:48 PM) Commissioner Geller congratulated Mayor Fisher in his brilliant showing at the Mayor’s Ball. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-933 67. ANNIVERSARIES- COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-2:48 PM) Commissioner Geller reported speaking at the Israel 75th Anniversary at the Jewish Community Center in celebration of the City of Plantation’s 70th Anniversary. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-934 68. FAC - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-2:49 PM) Commissioner Geller provided a legislative update from serving on the Florida Association of Counties Legislative Committee, which included school board term limits, a DROP agreement and preemption in local government. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Commissioner Geller, County Administrator Monica Cepero advised that County Administration will be composing a summary in relation to legislative updates for distribution to the Board. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-935 69. HOUSING REPORT - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-2:51 PM) Commissioner Rogers noted receipt of a housing report from the university and recommended a workshop in order to discuss housing issues. In addition, Commissioner Rogers asked for prioritization of properties owned by the County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-936 70. MY’KAYLA SAMUELS - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-2:52 PM) Commissioner Rogers acknowledged the passing of My’Kayla Samuels. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-937 71. THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-2:53 PM) Commissioner Rogers thanked staff for taking time to educate all of the children who participated in the widely successful Bring Your Child to Work Day. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-938 72. COMMUNITY NEEDS - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-2:53 PM) Commissioner Rogers reported that District 9, through partnership with Farm Share, provided 1,000 families with groceries. In addition, Commissioner Rogers conveyed intent to continue meeting community needs through outreach and partnerships. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-939 73. TEACHERS’ EVENTS - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-2:53 PM) Commissioner Rogers announced that a Teachers’ Appreciation Breakfast will be held on May 9, 2023, at Christian Community Church of God in Lauderhill. In addition, Commissioner Rogers informed that the Annual Teachers of the Year event is being sponsored by the City of Lauderhill on May 11, 2023. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-940 74. TOWN HALL MEETING - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-2:54 PM) Commissioner Rogers advised that she is planning an Affordable Housing Town Hall Meeting for May 17, 2023, at the Knob Hill Soccer Club in Sunrise. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-941 75. BUSINESS WORKSHOP - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-2:54 PM) Commissioner Rogers promoted the How to do Business with Broward County Workshop being held on May 24, 2023, at the Sunrise Senior Center. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-942 76. CRICKET - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-2:54 PM) Commissioner Rogers expressed support for having an item in relation to cricket placed on the May 23, 2023, Commission meeting agenda. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-943 77. LEGISLATIVE SESSION - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-2:54 PM) Commissioner Rogers noted that the Legislative session will start early next year and encouraged looking at appropriations and policies in preparation. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-944 78. UNIFEST - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-2:54 PM) Commissioner Rogers invited everyone to join her for the Unifest event on May 21, 2023, in the City of Lauderdale Lakes. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
23-945 79. BIRTHDAY - VICE-MAYOR RICH ACTION: (T-2:58 PM) Vice-Mayor Rich relayed that her mother will be celebrating her 101st birthday on May 12, 2023. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available