Meeting Name: County Commission Agenda status: Published
Meeting date/time: 11/4/2021 10:00 AM Minutes status: Published  
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   MEETING OF NOVEMBER 4, 2021  Not available
   CONSENT AGENDA  Not available
   BOARD APPOINTMENTS  Not available
21-1211 1.MOTION TO APPROVE Board Appointments  Action details Not available
21-1987 1A.A. MOTION TO APPOINT Matthew Whitton to the Broward Regional Emergency Medical Services Council. ACTION: (T-10:22 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated November 4, 2021, submitted at the request of Commissioner Fisher. VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Commissioner Matthew Whitton who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity who receives funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Fisher) ACTION: (T-10:22 AM) Approved with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated November 4, 2021, submitted at the request of Commissioner Fisher. VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically.  Action details Not available
21-1989 1B.MOTION TO APPOINT Alexandra Kate Hershorn to the Commission on the Status of Women in the category of "not required in district; registered voter." (Commissioner Fisher)  Action details Not available
   AVIATION DEPARTMENT  Not available
21-1883 2.MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Director of Aviation to execute an amendment to the Signatory Terminal Building Lease Agreement with Spirit Airlines to permit the continued occupancy of space for COVID-19 testing at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport for an additional period not to exceed twelve months commencing on December 3, 2021, subject to review by the Office of the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.  Action details Not available
   PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  Not available
   HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING DIVISION  Not available
21-1581 3.MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-508 supporting the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization’s mobility project to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety along NW 19th Street from NW 49th Avenue to SR-7 and recognizing the Florida Department of Transportation as the agency responsible for project design, construction, and construction administration. (Commission District 9)  Action details Not available
   HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT  Not available
21-1851 4.A. MOTION TO APPROVE Affiliation Agreement between Broward County and Florida Atlantic University, Counseling program, to participate in Broward County Human Services Department’s University Student Practicum Program effective upon execution; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorize the County Administrator to execute amendments to the Agreement that do not impose any additional financial obligation on the County, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative actions to implement the Agreement. ACTION: (T-10:22 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically. B. MOTION TO APPROVE Affiliation Agreement between Broward County and Keiser University, Clinical Mental Health program, to participate in Broward County Human Services Department’s University Student Practicum Program effective upon execution; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorize the County Administrator to execute amendments to the Agreeme  Action details Not available
   PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT  Not available
21-1800 5.MOTION TO APPROVE Port Everglades Passenger Cruise Terminal and Berth User Agreement between Broward County and Balearia Caribbean Ltd., Corp., for passenger cruise/ferry operations from Port Everglades to the Bahamas with related roll on/roll off cargo transportation services, for a one-year term beginning on December 1, 2021; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.  Action details Not available
   TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT  Not available
21-1752 6.MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement with Inktel Government BPO Services LLC, for Paratransit Call Center Services (Bid No. GEN2119730B1), for an estimated initial three-year amount of $10,574,691, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a five-year potential estimated amount of $18,471,140. The initial term of this Agreement will begin 60 days after it is fully executed by the Parties and shall terminate three years after that effective date.  Action details Not available
21-1823 7.MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Agreement with Reladyne, LLC, formerly known as Flamingo Oil Corporation, for Petroleum Products (Solicitation No. TRN2118572B1), to increase the annual contract value from $1,566,779 to $2,292,404 for the second term, and the total not-to-exceed maximum three-year contract value from $4,700,336 to $6,877,211 due to unforeseen crude oil price increases.  Action details Not available
   OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET  Not available
21-1855 8.MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2021-509 within the General Fund transferring funds in the amount of $500,000 for the purpose of providing funding for fees and expenses in connection with litigation against Florida Carry.  Action details Not available
   OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT  Not available
21-1829 9.A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-510 approving Project Play for a Broward County Direct Cash/Job Creation Incentive Grant pursuant to Section 9½-52, Broward County Code of Ordinances (“Code”), in the amount of $112,500 for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2029, collectively, based on the creation of 150 new, high-wage/high-skill jobs and an estimated capital investment of $8,000,000. ACTION: (T-10:22 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically. B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator, or designee, to take any administrative and budgetary actions and execute all documents necessary to effectuate and administer Project Play’s participation in the Broward County Direct Cash/Job Creation Incentive Grant Program pursuant to Section 9½-52 of the Code, for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2029, including to effectuate any future nonmonetary changes to the job creation schedule for Project Play, provided the County’s total financial commitment does not exceed $112,500 and subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorn  Action details Not available
   REGIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES AND COMMUNICATIONS  Not available
   EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  Not available
21-1858 10.A. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute Fourth Amendment to Agreement between Broward County and Broward Ambulance, Inc. D/B/A American Medical Response for Emergency Backup Ambulance Service (subject to review for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney), in an amount not-to-exceed $964,400; to continue the provision of homebound testing and vaccination services for COVID-19 response as needed; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement as amended. ACTION: (T-10:22 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically. B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute Fifth Amendment to Agreement between Broward County and Century Ambulance, Inc. for Emergency Backup Ambulance Service, (subject to review for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney) in an amount not-to-exceed $271,200; to continue the provision of homebound testing and vaccination services for COVID-19 response as needed; and authorize the County Administrator to take all  Action details Not available
21-1868 11.A. MOTION TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE subgrant agreement between Broward County and the Florida Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $105,806 to support Broward County's emergency management and preparedness program from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022; authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement and any amendments thereto that do not increase the financial obligation 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-10:22 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2021-511 in the amount of $105,806 within the Emergency Management Grant Fund for the purpose of supporting Broward County's emergency management functions. ACTION: (T-10:22 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically.  Action details Not available
21-1870 12.A. MOTION TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE sub-grant agreement between Broward County and the Florida Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $366,937 to support Broward County's emergency management and preparedness program from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, subject to a dollar-for-dollar in-kind match by the County; authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement and any amendments thereto that do not increase the financial obligation 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-10:22 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2021-512 in the amount of $366,937 within the Emergency Management Grant Fund for the purpose of supporting Broward County's emergency management functions. ACTION: (T-10:22 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically.  Action details Not available
   COUNTY ATTORNEY  Not available
21-1791 13.MOTION TO APPROVE settlement, including costs and attorney’s fees, in the case of Miriam Martinez vs. Broward County, 17th Judicial Circuit Court Case No. CACE13-025710 (04).  Action details Not available
21-1877 14.MOTION TO APPROVE Settlement Agreement between Broward County and Russell Engineering, Inc., to resolve all disputes between the parties concerning Contract No. N2114545C1 for improvements to Wiles Road from Riverside Drive to Rock Island Road at a cost of $535,000 to the County; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.  Action details Video Video
21-1875 15.MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Attorney to appoint Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP as special counsel in connection with complex railroad matters, and to negotiate and execute an appropriate agreement for legal services in a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000.  Action details Not available
   REQUEST TO SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING  Not available
21-1577 16.MOTION TO DIRECT County Administrator to publish Notice of a Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 422 of the Broward County Government Center to consider the award of a Class 2 - ALS Transfer Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) and a Class 3 - BLS Transport Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to Coastal Care Corporation, d/b/a Cleveland Clinic Advanced Medical Transport.  Action details Not available
21-1862 17.MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-513 authorizing the County Administrator to advertise a Public Hearing to be held December 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 422 of the Broward County Governmental Center for adopting supplemental budgets to recognize changes in revenues and appropriations.  Action details Not available
   RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT  Not available
   BUILDING CODE DIVISION  Not available
21-1777 18.MOTION TO APPROVE Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and the City of Hallandale Beach for Emergency/Non-Guaranteed Supplemental Support, Building Code Division; to provide Florida Building Code inspection, plan review and building official services upon execution of this agreement by the parties until September 30, 2026; and authorize the County Administrator and Clerk to execute same. (Commission Districts 6 and 8)  Action details Not available
   NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION  Not available
21-1770 19.MOTION TO APPROVE Interlocal Agreements between Broward County and partner municipalities substantially in the form of Exhibit 1, providing for cost share support retroactive from October 1, 2021, in a regional Water Conservation Incentives Program to be coordinated by Broward County within the water utility service area, and reimbursing Broward County for specific activities associated with program administration, promotion, and implementation; subject to partner execution and review for legal sufficiency and approval as to form by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.  Action details Not available
   HOUSING FINANCE DIVISION  Not available
21-1684 20.MOTION TO APPROVE consent to certain ownership transfers for family planning purposes relating to the ownership of the borrowers for two HOME (HOME Investment Partnerships Program) grant-funded loans, Avery Glen, LLC and The Lofts in Tarpon River, LLC, and authorize the County Administrator to execute a written consent to such transfers, subject to approval as to form and legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney. (Commission Districts 1 and 7)  Action details Video Video
   URBAN PLANNING DIVISION  Not available
21-1731 21.MOTION TO APPROVE Subordination Agreements related to Declarations of Restrictive Covenants for the waiver of certain impact fees and to authorize County Administrator to execute same. (Commission District 6)  Action details Not available
   FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT  Not available
   HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION  Not available
21-1886 22.MOTION TO APPROVE three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement between Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) - Local 2200, representing the County’s Port Everglades Department maintenance employees, for Fiscal Years 2021/2022, 2022/2023, and 2023/2024; delegate authority to the Director of the Human Resources Division to execute Letters of Understanding, if necessary, and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement.  Action details Not available
21-1888 23.MOTION TO APPROVE Addendum to Collective Bargaining Agreement between Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida and the Federation of Public Employees (AFL-CIO) Port Non-Supervisory Unit, representing the County’s Port Everglades Non-Supervisory Unit employees, for Fiscal Years 2020/2021 and 2021/2022; to amend wages for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and to add a third year (Fiscal Year 2022/2023) to the current agreement; delegate authority to the Director of the Human Resources Division to execute Letters of Understanding, if necessary, and authorize the Mayor to execute the Addendum to the Agreement.  Action details Not available
21-1892 24.MOTION TO APPROVE Addendum to Collective Bargaining Agreement between Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida and the Federation of Public Employees (AFL-CIO) Port Supervisory Unit, representing the County’s Port Everglades Supervisory Unit employees, for Fiscal Years 2020/2021 and 2021/2022; to amend wages for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and to add a third year (Fiscal Year 2022/2023) to the current agreement; delegate authority to the Director of the Human Resources Division to execute Letters of Understanding, if necessary, and authorize the Mayor to execute the Addendum to the Agreement.  Action details Not available
   PURCHASING DIVISION  Not available
   For Transportation Department  Not available
21-1852 25.MOTION TO APPROVE fixed contract to awarded vendor, New Flyer of America, Inc., under the Washington State Transit Bus Cooperative, State Cooperative Purchasing Schedule Master Contract No. 06719-01 Transit Buses: Heavy Duty; for the purchase of 15 60-foot New Flyer Articulated Diesel Buses for the Transportation Department, in the amount of $13,126,909, including additional options of spare parts, diagnostic and tooling, and training.  Action details Not available
   RECORDS, TAXES, AND TREASURY DIVISION  Not available
21-1873 26.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-10:22 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically. B. MOTION TO APPROVE cancellation of warrants from Central Account No. xxxxxxxxx3785, and Tax Refund Account No. xxxxxxxxx9850, due to being voided. Checks have been reissued. ACTION: (T-10:22 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically.  Action details Not available
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   QUASI-JUDICIAL CONSENT HEARING  Not available
   RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT  Not available
   URBAN PLANNING DIVISION  Not available
20-1674 27.MOTION TO APPROVE non-vehicular access line amendment on the Renteria Inc. Plat (004-MP-97). (Commission District 2)  Action details Not available
21-1276 28.MOTION TO APPROVE non-vehicular access line amendment on the Marquis Apartments plat (058-MP-18). (Commission District 2)  Action details Not available
21-1697 29.MOTION TO APPROVE modification of a previously approved plat TP Prospector (017-MP-20). (Commission District 9)  Action details Not available
21-1714 30.MOTION TO APPROVE plat note amendment to Minto Federal (098-MP-05). (Commission District 7)  Action details Not available
21-1715 31.MOTION TO APPROVE plat entitled Plantation Shell Circle K (003-MP-21). (Commission District 9)  Action details Not available
21-1722 32.MOTION TO APPROVE plat note amendment to Progresso Commons (009-MP-17). (Commission District 7)  Action details Not available
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21-1771 33.A. MOTION TO APPOINT Commissioner Matthew Sparks to the Racial Equity Task Force in the category of "the Broward League of Cities." ACTION: (T-10:22 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically. B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes for Commissioner Matthew Sparks who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an entity who receives funds from Broward County. ACTION: (T-10:22 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically.  Action details Not available
21-1812 34.MOTION TO APPROVE appointment of Christopher Dumas to the HIV Health Services Planning Council in the category “non-elected community leader.”  Action details Not available
   PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION  Not available
21-1874 35.MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute a License Agreement with the Weston Community Garden Society, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, to utilize a portion of Markham Park for a community garden, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorizing the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement. (Commission District 1)  Action details Video Video
   REAL PROPERTY SECTION  Not available
21-1795 36.A. MOTION TO APPROVE Reciprocal Easement Agreement between Broward County and CJB Real Estate, L.P., for the Imperial Point Library, located at 5985 N. Federal Highway, in Fort Lauderdale and the adjacent property located at 5975 N. Federal Highway, in Fort Lauderdale, relating to cross access and parking easements and maintenance arrangement for exterior areas of Imperial Square Shopping Center and Imperial Point Library; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 4) ACTION: (T-10:22 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically. B. MOTION TO APPROVE Termination of the existing Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions and Reciprocal Easement and Maintenance Agreement (“Declaration”) relating to cross access and parking easements and maintenance arrangements; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 4) ACTION: (T-10:22 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Holness voted in the affirmative telephonically.  Action details Not available
21-1849 37.MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-514 accepting a perpetual bus shelter easement located at 901 South Federal Highway in Hollywood from HTG Fiori, LLC, for a $10 consideration; authorize the execution and recordation of the same. (Commission District 6)  Action details Not available
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21-1794 38.MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-515 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, transmitting to designated state agencies proposed amendments to the Broward County comprehensive plan text; amending comprehensive plan text related to the property rights element; and providing for an effective date.  Action details Video Video
21-1579 39.MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows (Commission District 3): AN ORDINANCE OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A SMALL-SCALE AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AMENDING THE BROWARD COUNTY MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Action details Video Video
21-1641 40.MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance adopting a Small Scale amendment to the Broward County Land Use Plan map (PC 20-5), located in the Broward Municipal Services District (Commission District 3), as an amendment to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan, the substance 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 BROWARD MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Action details Video Video
21-1813 41.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 HOUSING AFFORDABILITY; AMENDING SECTIONS 5-180, 5-182.11, AND 5-184 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"), PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY AND ASSURANCES FOR HOUSING AFFORDABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)  Action details Video Video
21-1747 42.MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-516 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, granting a nonexclusive franchise to Marksman Security Corporation for a one-year term to provide marine terminal security services at Port Everglades; providing for franchise terms and conditions; and providing for severability and an effective date.  Action details Video Video
21-1900 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 THE BROWARD COUNTY LIVING WAGE ORDINANCE; AMENDING SECTION 26-101 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"); AMENDING REQUIREMENTS FOR SKYCAPS AND EMPLOYEES PERFORMING PORTER ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO RECEIVE A LIVING WAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Mark D. Bogen)  Action details Video Video
21-1819 44.MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-517 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’S INDEPENDENT ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT; AMENDING SECTION 18.61 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (“ADMINISTRATIVE CODE”); AMENDING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR CHANGE AFTER FIVE YEARS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Lamar P. Fisher, and Cosponsored by Commissioners Mark D. Bogen and Dr. Barbara Sharief)  Action details Video Video
21-1820 45.MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-518 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 THE OFFICE OF FILM AND TO FILM, TELEVISION, AND MEDIA INCENTIVE PROGRAMS; AMENDING SECTION 13.41 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE"); CREATING SECTIONS 13.42 THROUGH 13.45 OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Steve Geller, and Cosponsored by Commissioner Dr. Barbara Sharief)  Action details Video Video
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   PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION  Not available
21-1857 46.MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to enter into a License Agreement with the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, to utilize a portion of Deerfield Island Park for a marine sciences and environmental education program mainly geared for school children, to include capital improvements on the island and signage acknowledging donations and funding, 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 Agreement. (Commission District 4)  Action details Video Video
   INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS/BOARDS SECTION  Not available
21-1911 47.MOTION TO APPROVE appointment of Kamruz Hosein to the Police and Criminal Justice Review Board in the category of “member of the clergy nominated by a clergy organization(s) representing a broad range of denominations and faith groups.”  Action details Not available
   PURCHASING DIVISION  Not available
   For Finance and Administrative Services Department  Not available
21-1519 48.MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and United Healthcare Services, Inc., for Administrative Management Services for Self-Insured Group Health Insurance Coverage and Benefits and Pharmacy Benefit Management Services for Broward County Benefits-eligible Individuals (RFP No. TEC2122482P1), for the Human Resources Division, for an initial three-year period in the estimated annual amount of $70,500,000; and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the Agreement for two additional one-year terms, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.  Action details Not available
   For County Auditor  Not available
21-1926 49.MOTION TO APPROVE Request for Proposals (RFP) No. GEN2123625P1, for External Audit Services, as amended (if applicable) and approved by the Evaluation Committee appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, for the County Auditor’s Office.  Action details Video Video
   COUNTY COMMISSION  Not available
21-1212 50.MOTION TO DISCUSS Broward County Board of County Commissioners’ “Parking Garage”. (Commissioner Bogen)  Action details Video Video
21-1905 51.MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance amending Article VI of Chapter 2 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances regarding the loading and unloading of passengers, luggage, or cargo at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. (Commissioner Bogen)  Action details Not available
21-1913 52.A. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to take any administrative and budget actions necessary to transfer $20,000 in District 1 excess budgeted office account funds to the Animal Care and Adoption Division of Broward County, into the Animal Care Trust Fund Sterilization Trust to support additional Spay and Neuter-SNIP and Spay and Neuter - Trap/Neuter/Release (TNR). ACTION: (T-11:47 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Furr was out of the room during the vote. B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to take any administrative and budget actions necessary to transfer $20,000 in District 1 excess budgeted office account funds to the Elderly Veterans Services Division for bus advertising for elderly and veterans’ services. ACTION: (T-11:47 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Furr was out of the room during the vote. C. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to take any administrative and budget actions necessary to transfer $20,000 in District 1 excess budgeted office account  Action details Video Video
21-1929 53.A. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with Legal Aid Service of Broward County in the amount of $3,000 to help further the organization’s mission of providing free civil legal services to low-income and otherwise eligible residents of Broward County; and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement same. (Per the Thursday Agenda Memorandum, the Board’s consideration of this item will be based on the amended motion statements distributed as Additional Material.) ACTION: (T-11:53 AM) Approved as amended with Regular Meeting Additional Material, dated November 4, 2021, submitted at the request of Commissioner Holness. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Furr was out of the room during the vote. B. MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an agreement with World United Foundation in the amount of $3,000 to help further the organization’s relief efforts for the underprivileged and people adversely affecte  Action details Video Video
21-1899 54.MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to negotiate suspension of all agreements related to the development of the proposed Forensic Science Center for the new Broward Sheriff’s Office crime lab and Medical Examiner’s Office; execute all resulting suspension agreements that do not impose any additional financial obligation on the County, subject to review as the legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and find a new location for the proposed Forensic Science Center. (Commissioner Holness)  Action details Video Video
21-1918 55.MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of the Governmental Center 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 MOTOR CARRIER PERMITS; AMENDING SECTION 22½-3 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness)  Action details Not available
21-1907 56.MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of the Governmental Center 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 HOLIDAYS; AMENDING SECTION 14.227 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE"); DESIGNATING JUNE 19 ("JUNETEENTH") AS AN OFFICIAL PAID HOLIDAY FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness)  Action details Video Video
21-1213 57.MAYOR'S REPORT A. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE ACTION: (T-3:50 PM) Mayor Geller conveyed the appreciation expressed at numerous functions by various groups in recognition of County Administrator Bertha Henry for her service to Broward County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) B. LABOR GROUP MEETING ACTION: (T-3:51 PM) Mayor Geller announced that the next Labor Group meeting has been Sunshined and scheduled for November 18, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at the Levan Center at Nova Southeastern University, with representatives from organized labor, ABC, the school board and vocational schools and contractors in attendance to facilitate creation of higher paying jobs in the community. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) C. ANIMAL SHELTER VISIT ACTION: (T-3:53 PM) Mayor Geller reported making an unannounced visit, along with staff, to the animal shelter on October 8, 2021, to observe and speak with staff privately. Mayor Geller also advised of the submission of a report, which will be distributed. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Video Video
21-1214 58.COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT FDOT COMMUTER RAIL PUBLIC WORKSHOP ACTION: (T-4:03 PM) County Administrator Bertha Henry announced a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) public workshop being held on November 18, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers, in relation to the Broward Commuter Rail. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
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21-1982 59.MOTION TO WAIVE Broward County Procurement Code based on a Board determination that doing so is in the best interest of the County, and authorize the County Administrator to negotiate, approve, and execute an agreement and any subsequent amendments thereto with CDR Health Care, Inc. for a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Program for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Broward County, in a maximum amount not to exceed $1,209,540, subject to review of the agreement and all amendments for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary budgetary and administrative actions needed to effectuate and implement the agreement and any subsequent amendments thereto.  Action details Not available
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21-1986 60.MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-519, the title of which is as follows: (Commissioner Rich) A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO TAKE ACTION SAFEGUARDING THE ACCESSIBILITY, AFFORDABILITY, AND SAFETY OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE AND THE FUNDAMENTAL CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO ABORTION; OPPOSING THE LATEST EFFORTS OF SEVERAL U.S. STATES TO SEVERELY LIMIT OR BAN ABORTION; CONDEMNING CERTAIN DECEPTIVE PRACTICES OF “CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS”; DIRECTING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS DESIGNATED HEREIN; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  Action details Video Video
21-1951 61.MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft: (i) an Ordinance amending Section 4-6.5 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances (“Code”) to allow civil penalties for a first-time offense for failing to obtain a breeder permit to be applied toward the fee for a breeder permit; and (ii) a Resolution amending Section 40.9 of the Broward County Administrative Code (“Administrative Code”) modifying breeder permit fees and civil penalties consistent with the recommendations from the Animal Care Advisory Committee in the letter to the Board of County Commissioners dated October 22, 2021. (Commissioner Fisher)  Action details Not available
21-1954 62.MOTION TO WAIVE Broward County Procurement Code to the extent necessary and to direct the County Administrator to award the contract to administer the home repair pilot project in the residential area of the Northwest Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency to the Collective Community Initiative, LLC. (Commissioner Fisher)  Action details Not available
21-1963 63.MOTION TO DIRECT County Administrator to take all necessary budgetary, administrative, procurement, and contract-related actions, subject to review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, to increase the minimum starting wage amount and include worker retention and uninterrupted service requirements in the contracts awarded as a result of the Invitation to Bid No. GEN2119058B1, General Security Guard Services at Various County Facilities. (Commissioner Holness)  Action details Video Video
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21-2075 64.BROWARD CULTURAL DIVISION NFT EVENT - VICE-MAYOR UDINE ACTION: (T-3:41 PM) Vice-Mayor Udine thanked the Cultural Division and County Administration for hosting a sold out NFT event. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
21-2076 65.ELECTION RESULTS - VICE-MAYOR UDINE ACTION: (T-3:42 PM) Vice-Mayor Udine provided a Canvassing Board update, explaining that the vote tally delay was due to an increase in the number of ballot drop boxes on election day. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
21-2077 66.SENIOR VACCINE BOOSTER PROGRAM - COMMISSIONER RICH ACTION: (T-3:44 PM) Commissioner Rich thanked County Administration for being instrumental in coordination of the program, noting that Florida leads the nation in COVID-19 nursing home deaths. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
21-2078 67.‘BROWARD: READ FOR THE RECORD’ - COMMISSIONER RICH ACTION: (T-3:44 PM) Commissioner Rich relayed participating in ‘Read for the Record’ at Manatee Bay Elementary School’s aftercare program in Weston and thanked Commissioner Furr for all of his work with the program. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Commissioner Rich, Commissioner Furr commented on the success of ‘Read for the Record,’ noting that Broward leads the country with the distribution of 40,000 books. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Commissioner Rich, Deputy County Administrator Monica Cepero gave library staff and team kudos on ‘Broward Reads,’ also sharing as to her participation in the program. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
21-2079 68.CONGRATULATIONS - COMMISSIONER FURR ACTION: (T-3:47 PM) Commissioner Furr congratulated CEO/Director of Aviation Mark Gale in being named Airport Executive of the Year. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In addition to Commissioner Furr, Commissioner Sharief also congratulated Aviation Director Gale. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Commissioners Furr and Sharief, Commissioner Bogen suggested showing appreciation for Aviation Director Gale by giving a bonus or raise. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
21-2080 69.HUNGER ACTION FOOD DRIVE - COMMISSIONER SHARIEF ACTION: (T-3:47 PM) Commissioner Sharief thanked everyone who has donated to the Hunger Action Food Drive in partnership with Feeding South Florida, advising that collection boxes are located throughout Broward County for the 365 Food Drive, which is maintained throughout the year. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
21-2081 70.GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE EVENTS - COMMISSIONER SHARIEF ACTION: (T-3:48 PM) Commissioner Sharief reported attending the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Annual Dinner and Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
21-2083 71.THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS - COMMISSIONER SHARIEF ACTION: (T-3:49 PM) Commissioner Sharief asked for thoughts and prayers for the family of Dwight ‘DJ’ Grant, Miramar High School Senior, noting that she will circulate information in regard to support for the family. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
21-2084 72.PREVENATIVE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM - COMMISSIONER BOGEN ACTION: (T-3:55 PM) Commissioner Bogen requested submission of any additional questions in reference to the Preventative Health Care Program. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Commissioner Bogen, Commissioner Fisher clarified that questions should be submitted through the County Attorney’s Office. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
21-2085 73.THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-3:57 PM) Commissioner Fisher thanked Human Services Deputy Director Keith Bostick and staff for assisting residents evacuated from a Lauderdale-By-The-Sea condo. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
21-2086 74.BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-3:58 PM) Commissioner Fisher thanked Dr. Pat Quinn, Senior Natural Resource Specialist, and staff from the Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division for their assistance with the Beach Renourishment Project. Residents may visit: or email: resilience@broward.org for more information. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
21-2087 75.THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-3:58 PM) Commissioner Fisher thanked Holy Cross Hospital CEO Mark Doyle and team of doctors and nurses, who are outstanding. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
21-2088 76.GOVERNMENT PROJECT AWARD - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-3:59 PM) Commissioner Fisher congratulated the Environmental Consumer Protection Division in receiving a Government Project Award for ePermits OneStop from the Center for Digital Government and thanked staff for their hard work. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
21-2089 77.RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - COMMISSIONER HOLNESS ACTION: (T-3:59 PM) Commissioner Holness thanked the Human Services Department and County Administration for assisting so many people during the COVID-19 epidemic, advising that those in need of rental assistance my visit: or call their new number: 954-831-3727. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
21-2090 78.NEW DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES - COMMISSIONER HOLNESS ACTION: (T-4:01 PM) Commissioner Holness welcomed Tara Gaudin as the new Director of Human Services. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
21-2091 79.FITCE - COMMISSIONER HOLNESS ACTION: (T-4:02 PM) Commissioner Holness announced that the Florida International Trade & Cultural Expo (FITCE) will be held November 17~18, 2021 at the Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. For more information, visit or contact the Office of Economic and Small Business Development: 954-357-6400. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
21-2092 80.THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER HOLNESS ACTION: (T-4:03 PM) Commissioner Holness thanked Mayor Geller for his work this year and recognized County Administrator Bertha Henry as being a great leader for the people of Broward County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available
21-2093 81.HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES - COUNTY ATTORNEY ACTION: (T-4:06 PM) County Attorney Andrew J. Meyers wished Mayor Geller and Commissioner Sharief happy birthdays. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  Action details Not available