Broward County  
Action Agenda - Published  
Tuesday, December 8, 2020  
10:00 AM  
Broward County Governmental Center  
Room 422 (Commission Chambers)  
County Commission  
MEETING OF DECEMBER 8, 2020  
(Meeting convened at 10:04 a.m., recessed at 1:00 p.m., reconvened at 2:07 p.m., recessed at  
2:26 p.m., reconvened at 2:30 p.m., and adjourned at 3:42 p.m.)  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Mark D. Bogen, District 2.  
CALL TO ORDER was led by Mayor Steve Geller, District 5.  
MOMENT OF SILENCE  
In memory of Marculeuse “Michel” Ulysses, Broward County 311 Call Center Supervisor.  
In memory of our past and present brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces  
who served our country and continue to serve our country at home and abroad.  
Present:  
Commissioner Mark D. Bogen  
Commissioner Lamar P. Fisher  
Commissioner Beam Furr  
Mayor Steve Geller  
Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness  
Commissioner Nan H. Rich  
Commissioner Tim Ryan  
Commissioner Barbara Sharief  
Vice-Mayor Michael Udine  
Commissioner Rich participated telephonically for the entirety of the Consent  
Agenda.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Commissioner Sharief, seconded by Commissioner Holness and  
unanimously carried, to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Items 1 through 31. Consent  
Agenda Item Numbers 2 and 11 were transferred to the Regular Agenda. At the request of the  
Mayor, Regular Items 45, 46, 47, 48, 51, 56, 57, and Supplemental Item 63 were transferred to  
the Consent Agenda.  
Each item voted on the Consent Agenda was passed by unanimous vote of the Commission  
unless otherwise indicated by record vote.  
Public Hearing Items consist of Items 32 through 41 and Supplemental Item 60.  
The following Item was withdrawn: 49.  
The following Items were pulled by the Board and considered separately: 9 and 15.  
BOARD APPOINTMENTS  
MOTION TO APPROVE Board Appointments  
1.  
MOTION TO APPOINT Michael Garcia to the Police and Criminal Justice Review Board.  
(Mayor Geller)  
1A.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:32 AM)  
Approved with Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated  
December 8, 2020, submitted at the request of Mayor Steve Geller.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
AVIATION DEPARTMENT  
MOTION TO APPROVE Operating Agreement between Broward County and Vibe Direct,  
LLC, for Transportation Network Company Services at Broward County’s Fort  
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades, for a five-year term; and  
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute.  
2.  
(Transferred from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:42 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT DIVISION  
MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to the Agreement between Broward County  
and LEO A DALY Company for Consultant Services for the Broward County Medical  
Examiner’s Office and Broward Sheriff’s Office Crime Laboratory Combined Facility, RFP  
No. S2115731P1, for design and construction administration services, increasing basic  
services from $597,361 to $13,005,883; optional services from $50,000 to $1,700,000  
and reimbursable expenses from $5,000 to $250,000; and increasing the term of the  
agreement by five years from the date of the execution of the First Amendment; and  
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 9)  
3.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING DIVISION  
MOTION TO APPROVE Locally Funded Agreement between Broward County and the  
Florida Department of Transportation for engineering design services for an Adaptive  
Traffic Control System along SR 817/University Drive from Peters Road to Broward  
Boulevard, at an estimated cost of $56,509 to the County; and authorize Mayor and Clerk  
to execute same. (Commission Districts 1 and 5)  
4.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-715 accepting a road easement executed by  
HTG Village View, LLC located along the east side of North Andrews Avenue south of NE  
Flagler Drive in the City of Fort Lauderdale, at a nominal cost of $1 to Broward County.  
(Commission District 7)  
5.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
WATER AND WASTEWATER ENGINEERING DIVISION  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-716 accepting a utility easement executed by  
P3 Group, LLC., located at 1645 NW 33rd Street, in the City of Pompano Beach, and  
authorize recordation of same. (Commission District 4)  
6.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-717 accepting a utility easement executed by  
811, LLC., located at 3899 Ravenswood Road, in the City of Dania Beach, and authorize  
recordation of same. (Commission District 7)  
7.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS DIVISION  
A. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Health  
and Broward County in the amount of $1,827,864, effective retroactively from October 1,  
2020 through September 30, 2021, to provide public health services to Broward County  
8.  
residents; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver 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-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ELDERLY AND VETERANS SERVICES DIVISION  
MOTION TO APPROVE Master Contract No. JM020-15-2022 between the Areawide  
Council on Aging of Broward County Inc. (“Council”) and Broward County, effective upon  
execution through December 31, 2022, 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, 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.  
9.  
(Commissioner Rich pulled this item.)  
ACTION: (T-10:37 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Rich abstained from voting telephonically.  
PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT  
MOTION TO APPROVE Project Partnership Agreement between the Department of the  
Army and Broward County, Florida for construction of the Port Everglades, Florida  
Navigation Improvements Project at a projected cost for construction of $429,300,000,  
10.  
with  
a
projected County cash contribution of $179,750,000 and in-kind credit of  
$2,200,000; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO APPROVE Third Amendment to the Agreement between Broward County  
11.  
and Universal Protection Services, LLC, d/b/a Allied Universal Security Services, for  
Security Officer Services for Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International  
Airport, and North Perry Airport (RFP No. R131116P1), extending the term from January  
1, 2021, through September 30, 2021, on an automatic month-to-month basis, increasing  
hourly rates paid for certain positions, and increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount  
of $47,889,020 by $10,000,000, to  
a
new maximum not-to-exceed amount of  
$57,889,020; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.  
(Transferred from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda.)  
(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, signature pages have been received.)  
ACTION: (T-10:43 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-718 of the Board of County Commissioners of  
Broward County, Florida, adopting the Broward County Transit Development Plan  
2021-2030 (TDP) Annual Update, and providing for an effective date.  
12.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET  
MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2020-719 transferring funds within the Law  
Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) for the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) in the amount of  
$38,985 for the purpose of providing matching funds for a grant received by BSO from the  
Florida Office of the Attorney General and to fully fund a Victim Advocate position.  
13.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT  
DEPARTMENT  
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE DIVISION  
A. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Florida Department of Environmental  
Protection (FDEP) Agreement No. 19BO1 for cost-sharing of the Segment II Shore  
Protection Project, providing for $81,113 in 2018-2019 legislative appropriations and for  
a no-cost, 12-month extension in grant period from October 2, 2020 through October 1,  
2021, and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 4)  
14.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
B. MOTION TO APPROVE Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)  
Agreement No. 21BO1 for cost-sharing of the Segment II Shore Protection Project  
Mitigation Reef, providing for $1,259,960 in 2020-2021 legislative appropriations, and  
authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 4)  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
HOUSING FINANCE AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT DIVISION  
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute grant funding agreements with  
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) for the Fiscal Year  
2020/2021 Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Program, HOME Investment  
Partnerships (“HOME”) Program, and the Emergency Solutions Grants (“ESG”) Program,  
collectively "Programs," in the forms attached as (Exhibit 1), relating to implementation of  
Broward County’s Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan ("AAP") (October 1, 2020,  
through September 30, 2021) and Fiscal Year 2020-2024 five-year Consolidated Plan  
(“CP”) (October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2025), approved by HUD (Exhibit 2); to  
revise funding allocations and/or project service deliverables under the HUD approved  
AAP for the various grant Programs in accordance with the HUD approved Broward  
County five-year CP; and to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions for  
implementation of the various grant Programs, including, but not limited to, HUD grant  
agreement amendments and/or new HUD grant agreements, subrecipient agreements,  
amendments, reinstatements, project/activity priorities and budgetary changes in  
accordance with the CP and AAP, and interlocal agreements for funding of the respective  
grant Programs, including any prior year program income, subject to approval as to form  
by the Office of the County Attorney.  
15.  
(Commissioner Rich pulled this item.)  
ACTION: (T-10:38 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Rich abstained from voting telephonically.  
MOTION TO APPROVE Broward County State Housing Initiatives Partnership (“SHIP”)  
Program, 2020 Affordable Housing Incentive Strategies Report (the “Report”), and  
authorize the filing of the Report with the Florida Housing Finance Corporation; and  
providing for an effective date.  
16.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
RECORDS, TAXES, AND TREASURY DIVISION  
A. MOTION TO APPROVE cancellation of warrants from Central Account No.  
xxxxxxxxx3785, Tax Refund Account No. xxxxxxxxx9850, Tax Redemption Account No.  
xxxxxxxxx0916, Self-Insurance Account No. xxxxxxxxx0518, and Payroll Account No.  
xxxxxxxxx3798, due to having a stale date, being unclaimed, or not being negotiated.  
17.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
B. MOTION TO APPROVE cancellation of warrants from Central Account No.  
xxxxxxxxx3785, and Self-Insurance Account No. xxxxxxxxx0518, due to being voided.  
Checks have been reissued.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
PURCHASING DIVISION  
For Finance And Administrative Services Department  
MOTION TO APPROVE sole source, sole brand standardization of Adobe Inc., software  
licenses, subscriptions, and cloud services, for the Enterprise Technology Services  
Division and other using agencies and offices.  
18.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO APPROVE sole brand designation of Fortinet Software licensing products,  
subscription, support and Fortinet-branded hardware in use by County agencies on an  
enterprise level for Cyber Security protection of Broward County. Sole brand  
19.  
standardization of Fortinet Software as  
a
Service (SaaS) allows the Enterprise  
Technology Services Division to utilize the most appropriate alternate government  
contract at the then current time and will include all Broward County agencies and offices  
with an enterprise-wide procurement vehicle.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
For Public Works Department  
MOTION TO APPROVE Third Amendment between Broward County and Triangle  
Services of Florida, Inc., for Agreement No. R1214808P1, Janitorial Services for Various  
20.  
County Facilities (Broward County Judicial Complex West Building, Bridge 4 and Bridge  
5 - Contract No. 14), for the Facilities Management Division, to increase the agreement  
threshold in the total amount by $700,976, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of  
$9,798,291; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
For Transportation Department  
MOTION TO AWARD fixed contract to the awarded vendor, Gillig LLC, under the  
Commonwealth of Virginia, Contract No. E194-75548-MA2274, Low Floor Transit Buses,  
Heavy Duty, 12 Year (30, 35, 40, 60 ft. sizes) for the purchase of 60 40-foot Gillig  
Low-Floor BRT Diesel Transit Buses for the Transportation Department, in the amount of  
$37,186,740, including Spare Parts and Training.  
21.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute Agreement between Broward  
County and WSP USA, Inc., for Request for Proposals (RFP) No. TRN2120307P1,  
Transit Systemwide Study, Planning, and Preliminary Design subject to legal sufficiency  
by the Office of the County Attorney, for an initial three-year contract term, and authorize  
the Director of Purchasing to renew the resulting Agreement for two one-year periods, and  
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. The initial contract period begins on the  
date of award and terminates three years from that date.  
22.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
For Office Of Economic And Small Business Development  
MOTION TO NOTE FOR THE RECORD emergency procurement to establish a Qualified  
Vendors List, for Technical Advisory and Application Review Services, Solicitation No.  
BLD2121705B1, with firms listed on Exhibit 1, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to  
add firms from the advertised solicitation or delete firms that have been debarred or  
suspended by the County, subject to the availability of Federal CARES Act Funds. The  
initial contract period began on October 23, 2020 and will terminate January 31, 2021.  
23.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION  
GRANTS ADMINISTRATION  
A. MOTION TO APPROVE sub-recipient agreement with the City of Pompano Beach to  
accept funds from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs  
(OJP), Fiscal Year 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)  
Program, Award No. 2018-DJ-BX-0884, in the amount of $20,188. The agreement is  
effective retroactive to October 1, 2017 and ends on September 30, 2021. and will fund a  
part-time criminal analyst position with the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO). The County  
Administrator will be authorized to take all administrative and budgetary actions  
necessary to implement the award.  
24.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2020-720 within the BSO DOJ Grant  
Fund, in the amount of $20,188 to pass through to BSO.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
A. MOTION TO APPROVE sub-recipient agreement with the City of Pompano Beach to  
accept funds from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs  
(OJP), Fiscal Year 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)  
Program, Award No. 2019-DJ-BX-0432, in the amount of $20,902. The agreement is  
effective retroactive to October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2022. and will fund a part-time  
criminal analyst position with the Broward Sheriff’s Office. The County Administrator will  
be authorized to take all administrative and budgetary actions necessary to implement the  
award.  
25.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2020-721 within the BSO DOJ Grant  
Fund, in the amount of $20,902, to pass through to BSO.  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
REAL PROPERTY SECTION  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-722 accepting a quitclaim deed from the State  
of Florida, Department of Transportation (FDOT) for certain real property located at NE  
7th Avenue in the city of Hollywood for the public purpose of protecting the approach and  
transition zone for Runway 9R/27L at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport  
26.  
and authorizing recordation of the deed of conveyance; and approving the conveyance of  
certain County-owned property located at NE 7th Avenue in the city of Hollywood to FDOT,  
authorizing the Mayor or Vice-Mayor to execute the quitclaim deed transferring the  
County-owned property to FDOT and the County Administrator to attest to its execution,  
and authorizing recordation of same. (Commission District 7)  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
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QUASI-JUDICIAL CONSENT HEARING  
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT  
DEPARTMENT  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION  
MOTION TO APPROVE plat note amendment to Walmart Oakland Park (026-MP-16).  
27.  
28.  
29.  
30.  
(Commission District 4)  
ACTION:  
(T-10:32 AM)  
Approved the plat note amendment subject to staff’s  
recommendations as outlined in the Development Review Report.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO APPROVE non-vehicular access line amendment on the Walmart Oakland  
Park (026-MP-16). (Commission District 4)  
ACTION:  
(T-10:32 AM)  
Approved the plat subject to staff’s recommendations as  
outlined in the Development Review Report.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO APPROVE plat note amendment to Wujceak (047-MP-01). (Commission  
District 7)  
ACTION:  
(T-10:32 AM)  
Approved the plat note amendment subject to staff’s  
recommendations as outlined in the Development Review Report.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO APPROVE non-vehicular access line amendment on Wujceak Plat  
(047-MP-01). (Commission District 7)  
ACTION:  
(T-10:32 AM)  
Approved the plat subject to staff’s recommendations as  
outlined in the Development Review Report.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO APPROVE non-vehicular access line amendment on Tara Plat (015-UP-94).  
31.  
(Commission District 5)  
ACTION:  
(T-10:32 AM)  
Approved the plat subject to staff’s recommendations as  
outlined in the Development Review Report.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
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PUBLIC HEARING  
A. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution No. 2020-723 within the General  
Fund in the amount of $88,090,206 primarily to reappropriate funds for prior year  
commitments.  
32.  
(T-10:49 AM) Without objection, the Board bifurcated Parts A and B.  
ACTION:  
Administrator’s Report: Page 3, 1st paragraph, Lines 1 and 2, Currently read:  
reappropriation of $648,808 to purchase … Should read: … reappropriation of  
(T-10:50 AM)  
Approved.  
(Scrivener’s  
Error  
-
See  
County  
…
$684,808 to purchase … Page 4, 5th paragraph, Lines 3 through 5, Currently read:  
The EPGM Administration Division requests funding for … training ($3,840) and  
office supplies ($1,500) for the Innovation Unit; Should read:  
Administration Division requests funding for and training ($3,840) for the  
Innovation Unit;) (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
The EPGM  
…
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Rich abstained from voting telephonically.  
B. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution No. 2020-724 within the County  
Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $107,019 primarily to reappropriate funds for  
prior year commitments.  
(T-10:49 AM) Without objection, the Board bifurcated Parts A and B.  
ACTION:  
Administrator’s Report: Page 3, 1st paragraph, Lines 1 and 2, Currently read:  
reappropriation of $648,808 to purchase … Should read: … reappropriation of  
(T-10:51 AM)  
Approved.  
(Scrivener’s  
Error  
-
See  
County  
…
$684,808 to purchase … Page 4, 5th paragraph, Lines 3 through 5, Currently read:  
The EPGM Administration Division requests funding for … training ($3,840) and  
office supplies ($1,500) for the Innovation Unit; Should read:  
The EPGM  
Administration Division requests funding for  
Innovation Unit;)  
…
and training ($3,840) for the  
(Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
A. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution No. 2020-725 to 2020-744  
within the Special Revenue Funds in the amount of $14,805,966 to reappropriate funds for  
prior year commitments and to provide additional funding for other programs.  
33.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
B. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution No. 2020-745 to 2020-746  
within the Capital Outlay Funds in the amount of $2,174,065 to reappropriate funds for  
prior year commitments and to provide additional funding for other programs.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
C. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution No. 2020-747 transferring funds  
within the Broward Municipal Services District Capital Fund in the amount of $1,210,034  
to align capital project budgets and fund estimated capital project increases.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
D. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution No. 2020-748 transferring funds  
within the Transit Capital Non-Grant Fund in the amount of $37,500 to budget a transfer to  
the Public Art and Design Fund.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
A. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution No. 2020-749 to 2020-751  
within the Enterprise Funds in the amount of $3,671,074 primarily to reappropriate funds  
for prior year commitments and to transfer funds out of reserve.  
34.  
ACTION: (T-10:52 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
B. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution No. 2020-752 transferring funds  
within the FLL Capital Fund in the amount of $400,000 to increase the budget for the  
Information Systems Communications Room Improvements project.  
ACTION: (T-10:52 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution No. 2020-753 to 2020-755 within  
the Internal Service Funds in the amount of $2,263,258 primarily to reappropriate funds for  
prior year commitments and appropriate fund balance to reserve.  
35.  
36.  
ACTION: (T-10:53 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-756 to vacate a 15-foot drainage easement  
lying within lots 3 and 4, block 7 of Little Harbor on the Hillsboro Section 4 Plat, as  
recorded in Plat Book 49, Page 25 of the Public Records of Broward County, and is  
located at 64 Northeast 11 Way in the City of Deerfield Beach; Petitioners: Frank Grasso  
&
Donna Grasso; Agent: Christina Bilenki, Dunay, Miskel, and Backman, LLP.;  
Application for Vacation and Abandonment: 2020-V-01. (Commission District 4)  
ACTION: (T-10:54 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-757 to vacate a portion of a ten-foot utility  
easement lying within Welleby Civic Center Plat, as recorded in Plat Book 95, Page 29 of  
the Public Records of Broward County, and is located at 10770 West Oakland Park  
Boulevard in the City of Sunrise; Petitioners: City of Sunrise; Agent: Linda Strutt, Linda  
Strutt Consulting, Inc.; Application for Vacation and Abandonment: 2020-V-08.  
(Commission District 1)  
37.  
ACTION: (T-10:54 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-758 to vacate a ten-foot utility easement, lying  
within Lots 2 and 3, Block 6 of the Silver Shores Section of Lauderdale by the Sea Unit A,  
as recorded in Plat Book 28, Page 39 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida,  
located at 236 and 238 Garden Court in the Town of Lauderdale by the Sea; Petitioners:  
230 Tropical Shores Development, Llc. & Charles M. Kelsey III Revocable Trust; Agent:  
Hunter I. Sundberg, Mombach, Boyle, Hardin & Simmons, P.A.; Application for Vacation  
and Abandonment: 2019-V-16. (Commission District 4)  
38.  
ACTION: (T-10:55 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-759 to vacate a portion of a 15-foot utility  
easement lying within parcel A of Broward County Public Safety Complex Plat, as  
recorded in Plat Book 141, Page 47 of the Public Records of Broward County, and is  
located at 2601 West Broward Boulevard in the Broward Municipal Services District;  
Petitioners: Broward County Board of County Commissioners: Calvin Giordano and  
Associates Inc.; Application for Vacation and Abandonment: 2020-V-09. (Commission  
District 9)  
39.  
ACTION: (T-10:55 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows: (continued from  
November 10, 2020 - Item No. 74):  
40.  
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS; REPEALING  
SECTION 39-102 AND AMENDING CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE XX OF THE BROWARD  
COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,  
INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)  
(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, the Board's consideration of this item will  
be based on the substitute ordinance distributed by the Office of the County  
Attorney.)  
ACTION:  
amended with Purple-Sheeted Additional Material 40, dated December 8, 2020,  
submitted at the request of the Office of the County Attorney. (Exhibit 2 -  
(T-10:56 AM)  
Filed proof of publication and enacted the Ordinance as  
Additional Material 74, dated November 11, 2020 submitted at the request of the  
Office of the County Attorney and Purple-Sheeted Additional Material 40 (2) dated  
December 8, 2020, submitted at the Office of the County Attorney will travel with  
this item.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-760 Amending the Broward County  
Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows:  
41.  
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO CULTURAL DIVISION GRANT PROGRAMS;  
REPEALING  
AND  
REPLACING  
SECTIONS  
29.14 THROUGH  
29.17 OF  
THE  
BROWARD  
RELATING  
COUNTY  
ADMINISTRATIVE  
CODE  
("ADMINISTRATIVE  
AND SPONSORSHIPS;  
CODE")  
AND  
TO CULTURAL  
GRANT  
AWARDS  
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND  
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
ACTION: (T-10:56 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
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DELEGATION  
DELEGATION: HYPP Studios  
42.  
ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) Representatives of HYPP Studios were not telephonically  
present at the time of the Delegation. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
ACTION: (T-2:07 PM) The Board heard the Delegation Request by Queena  
Phanor. Mayor Geller suggested that Ms. Phanor work with the Cultural Council  
relative to a competitive process in an effort to bring Film to Broward County.  
(Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
AVIATION DEPARTMENT  
MOTION TO APPROVE Transportation Security Administration Other Transaction  
Agreement No. 70T02021T6114N095 for participation in the Law Enforcement Office  
Reimbursement Program at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International  
Airport, authorize the Director of Aviation to execute future modifications to the Agreement  
with the Transportation Security Administration, subject to review by the Office of the  
County Attorney as to legal sufficiency; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute.  
43.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:44 AM)  
Approved as amended with Yellow-Sheeted Additional  
Material, dated December 8, 2020, submitted at the request of Aviation Department.  
(Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
A. MOTION TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE First Amendment to the License Agreement  
between Broward County and T-Mobile South, LLC, for continued installation, operation, and  
maintenance of Wireless Personal Communications Services Facilities at Broward County’s  
44.  
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, to reinstate and amend the Agreement to  
extend the term of the Agreement from April 28, 2020, through October 24, 2021, provide for a  
Privilege Fee during the extension period; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute.  
(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, signature pages have been received.)  
ACTION: (T-10:44 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
B. MOTION TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE First Amendment to the License Agreement  
between Broward County and Sprint Spectrum Realty Company, LLC, for continued installation,  
operation, and maintenance of Wireless Personal Communications Services Facilities at  
Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, to reinstate and amend the  
Agreement to extend the term of the Agreement from May 2, 2020, through October 24, 2021,  
provide for a Privilege Fee during the extension period; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to  
execute.  
(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, signature pages have been received.)  
ACTION: (T-10:44 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
C. MOTION TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE First Amendment to the License Agreement  
between Broward County and Cellco Partnership for continued installation, operation, and  
maintenance of Wireless Personal Communications Services Facilities at Broward County’s  
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, to reinstate and amend the Agreement to  
extend the term of the Agreement from June 13, 2020, through October 24, 2021, provide for a  
Privilege Fee during the extension period; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute.  
(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, signature pages have been received.)  
ACTION: (T-10:44 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
PURCHASING DIVISION  
For Finance and Administrative Services Department  
MOTION TO WAIVE Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.85.f.1, which limits  
Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act continuing contract amounts for (1) projects’  
construction costs, and (2) study activity fees, for any solicitations that are opened after  
Board approval date of this Motion.  
45.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
For Public Works Department  
MOTION TO APPROVE Request for Proposals (RFP) No. PNC2121897P1, Continuing  
Construction Engineering and Inspection and Design Services, for Roadway and Traffic  
Projects, for the Highway Construction and Engineering Division.  
46.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
REGIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES AND COMMUNICATIONS  
OFFICE OF REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY  
MOTION TO APPROVE Fifth Amendment to the Agreement Between Broward County  
and Fitch & Associates LLC, to extend the term of the Agreement for up to two additional  
one-year extension terms on the existing terms and conditions, and authorize the Mayor  
and Clerk to execute same.  
47.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
REQUEST TO SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-761 directing the County Administrator to publish  
Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, January 12, 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:  
48.  
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO PRIVATE COURIER SERVICES; AMENDING  
SECTIONS 20-11 AND 20-164 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES  
("CODE") TO INCREASE THE BOND REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE COURIER  
SERVICES, RESTRICT SUCH BUSINESSES FROM ENGAGING IN FALSE AND MISLEADING  
ADVERTISING, AND PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE; AND PROVIDING  
FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
(Sponsored by Mayor Steve Geller)  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of  
Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, January 12, 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:  
49.  
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO MOTOR VEHICLE PASSENGER DISPATCH  
SERVICES; AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 22½ OF THE  
BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"); PROVIDING  
FOR  
MANDATORY 24-HOUR-A-DAY DISPATCH SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN  
RESTRICTIONS ON ANNUAL OPERATING PERMITS IF FINES OR FEES ARE OWED  
BY APPLICANTS; PROVIDING FOR RESTRICTIONS ON ENTITIES THAT HAVE  
PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED FALSE OR INTENTIONALLY MISLEADING INFORMATION;  
PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES; AMENDING SECTION 8½-16 OF  
THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND  
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)  
(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, this item was withdrawn for further staff  
review.)  
A. MOTION TO WAIVE Section 18.5(e)(1) of the Broward County Administrative Code,  
which requires that the Board first direct the County Attorney to draft a proposed  
ordinance.  
50.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:39 AM)  
Approved.  
(Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
(See  
Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated December 8, 2020, submitted at the  
request of Office of the County Attorney.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
B. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-762 directing the County Administrator to  
publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.,  
in Room 422 of the Governmental Center to consider adoption 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 QUORUMS FOR ADVISORY BOARDS AND  
OTHER BOARDS; AMENDING SECTION 1 233 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE  
OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN  
THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)  
ACTION:  
(T-10:39 AM)  
Approved.  
(Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
(See  
Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated December 8, 2020, submitted at the  
request of Office of the County Attorney.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-763 directing the County Administrator to  
publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, January 26, 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:  
51.  
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO CHAPTER 21 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY  
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (“ADMINISTRATIVE CODE”); REPEALING AND REPLACING  
THE BROWARD COUNTY PROCUREMENT CODE AS CURRENTLY PROVIDED IN  
CHAPTER  
21 OF  
THE  
ADMINISTRATIVE  
CODE;  
AND  
PROVIDING  
FOR  
SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE  
DATE.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION  
MOTION TO APPROVE Interim Agreement (deliberately phased) between Broward  
County and Spectrum Investors, LLC for Bid No. PNC2120462F1, for development  
52.  
services for design and site plan approval of  
a new Broward County Supervisor of  
Elections Facility, including basic design services in the amount of $927,004; land  
planning services in the not-to-exceed amount of $65,000; optional services in the amount  
of $100,000 and reimbursables in the amount of $10,000; for a potential total expenditure  
of $1,102,004; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission  
District 9)  
(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, the Board's consideration of this item is  
based on the Substitute Motion and the Interim Agreement distributed as  
additional material.)  
ACTION:  
(T-10:35 AM)  
Approved as amended with Yellow-Sheeted Additional  
Material, dated December 8, 2020, submitted at the request of Public Works  
Department. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
Vice-Mayor Udine abstained from voting and was out of the room during the vote.  
COUNTY COMMISSION  
MOTION TO DISCUSS Broward County Board of County Commissioners’ “Parking  
Garage”. (Commissioner Bogen)  
53.  
ACTION: (T-2:31 PM) Following discussion, Commissioner Bogen noted that he  
will be placing the topic of Feeding South Florida on the "Parking Garage." In  
addition, Commissioner Bogen noted that COVID-19 Testing will begin at Fort  
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport tomorrow. Further, Commissioner  
Bogen requested a copy of the Animal Care Audit. Board members suggested that  
the topic of the 17th Floor Courtroom be brought to the Courthouse Construction  
Task Force Meeting, as well as suggested that input be received from Chief Judge  
Jack Tuter. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional  
Material, dated December 8, 2020 submitted at the request of Commissioner  
Bogen.)  
MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to prepare a Resolution amending  
Section 14.227 of the Broward County Administrative Code (“Administrative Code”) to  
designate June 19, also known as Juneteenth, as an official paid holiday for Broward  
County. (Commissioner Holness)  
54.  
ACTION: (T-2:45 PM) Approved. Board members suggested developing an  
awareness campaign for Juneteenth, as well as suggested that the paid holiday of  
Juneteenth be revenue neutral. In addition, the Board discussed the use of a  
floating holiday, so as to avoid closure of county services. (Refer to minutes for  
full discussion.) (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material 54, dated December 8,  
2020 submitted at the request of Commissioner Holness, as well as  
Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material 54(2) dated December 8, 2020, submitted by the  
Office of Management and Budget.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to prepare an Ordinance to amend or  
otherwise conform Section 16½ 166, et seq., Prohibition on Conversion Therapy on  
Minors, of the Broward County Code of Ordinances (“Code”) to address a recent decision  
by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. (Commissioner Rich)  
55.  
(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, the Board's consideration of this item is  
based on the amended Motion Statement distributed as Additional Material.)  
ACTION: (T-3:17 PM) Approved as amended with Yellow-Sheeted Additional  
Material, dated December 8, 2020 submitted at the request of the Office of the  
County Attorney. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
A. MOTION TO APPROVE nominations appointing County Commissioners to  
56.  
Board/Authorities/Agencies for a one-year term.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
B. MOTION TO APPROVE nominations appointing County Commissioners to serve as  
the Mayor’s designee to Boards/Authorities/Agencies for a one-year term.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
C. MOTION TO APPROVE nominations appointing County Commissioners to serve as  
the mayor’s designee to Boards/Authorities/Agencies for a specified term. (Mayor Geller)  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO APPROVE Broward County Board of County Commissioners’ meeting  
schedule for calendar year 2021. (Mayor Geller)  
57.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MAYOR’S REPORT  
58.  
A. GOLDMAN SACHS  
ACTION:  
(T-3:19 PM)  
Mayor Geller referenced a newspaper article relative to  
Goldman Sachs contemplating moving their offices to either Broward County or  
Palm Beach County. Mayor Geller reported that he has reached out to the Greater  
Fort Lauderdale Alliance.  
Without objection, the Board requested that County  
Administrator Bertha Henry work with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance in an  
effort to bring offices of Goldman Sachs to Broward County. (Refer to minutes for  
full discussion.)  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT  
59.  
A. HERMAN AND DOROTHY SHOOSTER NATURE PRESERVE  
ACTION:  
(T-3:21 PM)  
County Administrator Bertha Henry reported that there will  
be a celebration opening of the Herman and Dorothy Shooster Nature Preserve.  
(Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA  
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PUBLIC HEARING  
MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows: (continued from  
December 1, 2020 - Item No. 73):  
60.  
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY, FLORIDA, CREATING THE BROWARD COUNTY RACIAL EQUITY TASK  
FORCE; CREATING ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 1 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY  
CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"); PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS  
AND FOR MEETINGS; DESIGNATING A SUNSET DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR  
SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
(Sponsored by Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness)  
ACTION:  
(T-11:00 AM)  
Following  
discussion,  
and  
without  
objection,  
Commissioner Holness accepted a friendly amendment to the Ordinance on Page  
6, Section 1-120, C-3 in part to read: “Development of, an identification of  
individuals or entities to implement, a plan containing detailed concrete steps…” In  
addition, the Racial Equity Task Force will serve in an advisory capacity to the  
County Commission. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
ACTION:  
(T-12:05 PM) Following further discussion, the Board approved  
to read: Increasing membership of the Racial Equity  
Subsection 22 “Membership”  
Task Force from 35 to 37 members with the addition of a member nominated by  
Pride Center/Equality Park, as well as a member nominated by the Women of  
Color Empowerment Institute.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
Without objection the Board authorized the County Attorney’s Office to draft  
and clarify the Board of County Commissioners At Large nominations, as well  
as categorical nominations. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
ACTION: (T-12:30 PM) Commissioner Holness made motion to add the Fort  
Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce as an additional member to the Racial Equity  
Task Force. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 3-5. The motion failed. Commissioners Bogen, Ryan, Udine and Mayor  
Geller noted no. Commissioner Rich voted no telephonically. Commissioner  
Sharief was not present during the vote.  
ACTION: (T-12:33 PM) The Board approved that a Chamber of Commerce  
member shall be selected by the Broward Council of Chambers. (Refer to  
minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE:  
8-0.  
Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
Commissioner Sharief was not present during the vote.  
ACTION:  
(T-12:34 PM) The Board approved categorical nominations as read  
into the record by County Attorney Andrew J. Meyers. (Refer to minutes for  
full discussion.)  
VOTE:  
8-0.  
Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
Commissioner Sharief was not present during the vote.  
ACTION: (T-12:47 PM) The Board approved removing the Sunset Provision for  
the Racial Equity Task Force. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE:  
8-0.  
Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
Commissioner Sharief was not present during the vote.  
ACTION: (T-12:48 PM) The Board approved as amended removing the Sunset  
provision for the Racial Equity Task Force. (Refer to minutes for full  
discussion.).  
VOTE:  
8-0.  
Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
Commissioner Sharief was not present during the vote.  
ACTION: (T-12:55 PM) Without objection, the Board authorized the County  
Attorney’s Office to make any necessary technical drafting amendments. (Refer  
to minutes for full discussion.)  
ACTION: (T-12:55 PM) Filed proof of publication and enacted the Ordinance as  
amended and read into the record by County Attorney Andrew J. Meyers to  
become effective as provided by law. (See Purple-Sheeted Additional Material  
60, dated December 8, 2020 submitted at the request of Commissioner Holness;  
Exhibit 3, Item 82, dated November 10, 2020 submitted at the request of  
Commissioner Holness; and Exhibit 4, Item 73, dated December 1, 2020  
submitted at the request of the Office of the County Attorney.)  
VOTE:  
8-0.  
Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
Commissioner Sharief was not present during the vote.  
END PUBLIC HEARING  
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION  
MOTION TO RATIFY actions taken by the County Administrator to protect the health and  
safety of Broward County residents and visitors as a result of the COVID-19 crisis and to  
maintain the day-to-day business and operations of Broward County during such crisis.  
61.  
ACTION: (T-10:46 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION: (T-2:13 PM) The Board reconsidered this item so as to allow public  
speakers to speak on the item. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 7-0. Commissioner Rich was inaudible during the vote due to technical  
difficulties. Commissioner Sharief was not present during the vote.  
ACTION: (T-2:30 PM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO APPROVE Separation Agreement and Mutual Release between Broward  
County and Young At Art of Broward, Inc. and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute  
same.  
62.  
ACTION: (T-10:36 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
Commissioner Furr abstained from voting and was out of the room during the  
vote.  
COUNTY COMMISSION  
MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance amending  
Chapter 5, Article IX, of the Broward County Code of Ordinances (the "Land Development  
Code"), providing impact fee credit for demolition of buildings shown on an application for  
County Environmental Review Approval ("Application") that was received or under review  
on or after March 1, 2020, upon submission of satisfactory evidence of demolition of the  
previously existing building within ten years prior to the date of Application. (Mayor Geller)  
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(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
NON-AGENDA  
HAPPY HOLIDAYS - COUNTY AUDITOR ROBERT MELTON  
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ACTION:  
(T-3:21 PM)  
County Auditor Robert Melton wished everyone Happy  
Holidays. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
PUBLIC SERVICE RADIO SYSTEM - COMMISSIONER FURR  
ACTION:  
(T-3:31 PM)  
Commissioner  
Furr  
congratulated  
the  
County  
Administrator’s Office for their work relative to the Public Service Radio System.  
Commissioner Furr asked that technical information and updates be provided if  
possible. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
WHEELABRATOR - COMMISSIONER FURR  
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ACTION:  
(T-3:22 PM)  
Commissioner  
Furr  
referenced  
Wheelabrator  
and  
suggested that the Board obtain the amount of cost for a fourth burner. (Refer to  
minutes for full discussion.)  
In response to Commissioner Furr, County Administrator Bertha Henry noted that  
the County received an estimate several years ago, and commented that she will  
request an update and bring information back to the Board. (Refer to minutes for  
full discussion.)  
HAPPY HOLIDAYS - THE BOARD  
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ACTION:  
(T-3:23 PM)  
Board members wished Happy Holidays to all.  
(Refer to  
minutes for full discussion.)  
CITY OF WEST PARK TREE LIGHTING - COMMISSIONER SHARIEF  
ACTION: (T-3:24 PM) Commissioner Sharief noted that the City of West Park  
celebrated their first Tree Lighting. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.  
PORT EVERGLADES - COMMISSIONER SHARIEF  
ACTION:  
(T-3:24 PM)  
Commissioner Sharief commented that she attended the  
Port Everglades Association Virtual Meeting, and noted that Port Everglades  
Director Jonathan Daniels is doing an amazing job. In addition, Commissioner  
Sharief complimented a presentation made by Project Director Dick Slater titled,  
“No Hedging on Dredging.” Commissioner Sharief encouraged the Board to view  
the presentation.  
In addition, Commissioner Sharief noted that the Port  
Everglades Association welcomed the contribution of toys to benefit 150 children  
of lower income families in our community. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
PUBLIX SUPERMARKET CHARITIES HALL OF FAME - COMMISSIONER SHARIEF  
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ACTION:  
evening at the Publix Supermarket Charities Hall of Fame Awards.  
Commissioner Sharief pointed out that Broward County Property Appraiser Marty  
(T-3:26 PM)  
Commissioner Sharif noted that she had a wonderful  
In addition,  
Kiar was honored, as well as Broward County Public School Alumni.  
minutes for full discussion.)  
(Refer to  
GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE ALLIANCE - VICE-MAYOR UDINE  
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ACTION: (T-3:27 PM) Vice-Mayor Udine referenced a newspaper article relative to  
Goldman Sachs. In addition, Vice-Mayor Udine noted that the Greater Fort  
Lauderdale Alliance is doing an excellent job, as well as noted that the technical  
industry in Broward County is exploding.  
In addition, Vice-Mayor Udine  
commented that he will do whatever he can to bring financial services to Broward  
County, as there is not a lot of migration of financial services coming into Broward  
County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
THANK YOU - VICE MAYOR UDINE  
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ACTION:  
(T-3:29 PM)  
Vice-Mayor Udine thanked County Attorney Andrew J.  
Meyers for vigorously defending him relative to Canvassing Board lawsuits.  
(Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS - MAYOR GELLER  
ACTION:  
(T-3:30 PM)  
Mayor Geller referenced the Board’s Committee  
assignments. Mayor Geller noted that he did his best to try give everybody what  
they asked for. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER HOLNESS  
ACTION:  
(T-3:30 PM)  
Commissioner Holness thanked Port Everglades Director  
Jonathan Daniels and staff for helping to facilitate Humanitarian Food Assistance  
and supplies to Honduras. In addition, Commissioner Holness thanked the  
Ambassador of Honduras, as well as commented that Honduras is Broward  
County’s number one trading partner at Port Everglades. (Refer to minutes for full  
discussion.)  
BROWARD COUNTY BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE  
HOLNESS  
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COMMISSIONER  
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ACTION:  
(T-3:31 PM)  
Commissioner Holness noted that the Broward County  
Black Chamber of Commerce is hosting its luncheon on December 16, 2020 from  
12:00-1:30 p.m. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
CELEBRATION OF MR. WILLIE CLARK - COMMISSIONER HOLNESS  
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ACTION:  
(T-3:31 PM)  
Commissioner Holness pointed out that on Saturday he  
will be celebrating the 108th Birthday of Mr. Willie Clark. (Refer to minutes for full  
discussion.)  
COVID-19 VACCINES - COMMISSIONER RYAN  
ACTION:  
(T-3:31 PM)  
Commissioner Ryan asked County Administrator Bertha  
Henry to keep the Board updated as to when COVID-19 vaccines will be made  
available. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
CAREER SOURCE - COMMISSIONER RYAN  
ACTION: (T-3:33 PM) Commissioner Ryan referenced Career Source and jobs, as  
well as echoed Vice-Mayor Udine as to the technical industry growing strong.  
(Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING - COMMISSIONER RYAN  
ACTION: (T-3:34 PM) Commissioner Ryan referenced Solid Waste; noting that he  
does not want to lose sight of collective efforts relative to recycling.  
minutes for full discussion.)  
(Refer to  
HAPPY 108TH BIRTHDAY TO WILLIE CLARK - COMMISSIONER FISHER  
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ACTION:  
(T-3:35 PM)  
Commissioner Fisher wished Willie Clark a Happy 108th  
Birthday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
POMPANO BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOLS  
ACTION:  
(T-3:36 PM)  
Commissioner Fisher noted that he is looking forward to  
speaking to students of Pompano Beach Middle Schools this Thursday night.  
Commissioner Fisher pointed out that 35 students have been inducted into the  
National Junior Honor Society. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
KING TIDES - COMMISSIONER FISHER  
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ACTION:  
(T-3:36 PM)  
Commissioner Fisher recognized that Kings Tides are  
coming up December 13, through December 15.  
discussion.)  
(Refer to minutes for full  
(NON-AGENDA TECHNICAL AUDIO DIFFICULTIES WERE EXPERIENCED.)  
ACTION: (T-3:37 PM) Technical audio difficulties were experienced during  
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Commissioner Rich’s non-agenda items. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
HAPPY HOLIDAYS - COUNTY ATTORNEY ANDREW J. MEYERS  
ACTION: (T-3:38 PM)  
County Attorney Andrew J. Meyers wished everyone Happy  
Holidays. In addition, Mr. Meyers advised the Board that he will not be present for  
next week’s meeting. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
SUN SENTINEL NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - COMMISSIONER RICH  
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ACTION:  
(T-3:38 PM)  
Commissioner Rich referenced conversion therapy, as well  
as newspaper article from December 6, 2020 featured in the Sun Sentinel.  
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Commissioner Rich commented that it is an excellent newspaper article and  
encouraged everyone to read the article. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER RICH  
ACTION:  
(T-3:39 PM)  
Commissioner Rich thanked County Administrator Bertha  
and others, involved  
Henry and Assistant County Administrator Kimm Campbell  
in looking at providing more CARES Act monies for a number of larger nonprofit  
organizations that were not originally included. (Refer to minutes for full  
discussion.)  
COVID-19 VACCINES - COMMISSIONER RICH  
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ACTION:  
(T-3:39 PM)  
Commissioner Rich referenced COVID-19 vaccines and  
commended staff at the Broward County Department of Health for doing an  
amazing job throughout the current pandemic.  
discussion.)  
(Refer to minutes for full  
HANUKKAH - COMMISSIONER RICH  
ACTION: (T-3:40 PM) Commissioner Rich provided an overview of Hanukkah;  
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noting that Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 10th.  
for full discussion.)  
(Refer to minutes  
UPCOMING HOLIDAYS AND COVID-19 - MAYOR GELLER  
ACTION:  
(T-3:42 PM) Mayor Geller referenced the upcoming holidays and asked  
all to refrain from having large family gatherings. In addition, Mayor Geller asked  
everyone to social distance and wear masks. Due to the upcoming holidays and  
gatherings, COVID-19 cases are expected to peak in February.  
for full discussion.)  
(Refer to minutes