Broward County  
Action Agenda  
Tuesday, May 5, 2020  
10:00 AM  
Broward County Governmental Center  
Room 422 (Commission Chambers)  
County Commission  
MEETING OF MAY 5, 2020  
(Meeting convened at 10:04 a.m. and adjourned at 12:53 p.m.)  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Barbara Sharief, District 8.  
CALL TO ORDER was led by Mayor Dale V.C. Holness, District 9.  
MOMENT OF SILENCE  
In memory of Nikima Thompson, Broward Sheriff’s Office Communications Operator III.  
In memory of Donald DiPetrillo, Seminole Tribe of Florida Fire Chief.  
In memory of Don Shula, Miami Dolphins Coach.  
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.  
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS  
Thoughts and prayers for all of the frontline persons battling COVID-19.  
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  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller participated  
telephonically for the entirety of the meeting.  
COVID-19 UPDATE  
County Administrator Bertha Henry provided a COVID-19 Update. (Refer to minutes for  
full discussion.)  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Commissioner Udine, seconded by Commissioner Furr and unanimously  
carried, to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Items 1 through 40. At the request of the  
Mayor, Regular Items 43, 44, 45 and 47, and Supplemental Items 50 and 51 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 41 through 42.  
The following Items were withdrawn: 2, 9, 14, 20 and 40.  
The following Items were pulled by the Board and considered separately: 7, 16, 23, 27 and 30.  
BOARD APPOINTMENTS  
MOTION TO APPROVE Board Appointments  
1.  
2.  
AVIATION DEPARTMENT  
MOTION TO APPROVE Terminal Building Lease Agreement between Broward County  
and Compania Panamena de Aviacion, S.A. d/b/a COPA Airlines, for the lease and use  
of 591 square feet of airline ticket office space in Terminal 1, Level 3, Departure Level, at  
Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, commencing July 3,  
2020, and terminating July 2, 2025; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute.  
(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, this item was withdrawn at the request of  
the airline.)  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-248 approving the First Amendment to the  
Public Transportation Grant Agreement with the State of Florida Department of  
Transportation for Financial Project No. 440132-1-94-01; increasing the total cost of the  
Grant Phase for the Terminal Passenger Loading Bridges project at the Broward County’s  
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and each party’s share of such costs;  
authorizing the Mayor or Vice-Mayor to execute same; authorizing the County  
Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions; and approve  
any nonmonetary amendments subject to the Office of the County Attorney approving as to  
legal sufficiency; and providing for severability and an effective date. This Amendment to  
the Public Transportation Grant Agreement will provide additional grant funding up to a  
maximum amount of $940,000 and requires the County to match a minimum amount of  
$940,000, and any Project cost overruns. A certified copy of the approved Resolution shall  
be inserted as Exhibit D to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement before execution.  
3.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-249 approving the First Amendment to the  
Public Transportation Grant Agreement with the State of Florida Department of  
Transportation for Financial Project No. 434832-2-94-01; increasing the total Project Cost  
for the Airport Access Roadway System Phase II project at the Broward County’s Fort  
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and each party’s share of such costs;  
authorizing the Mayor or Vice-Mayor to execute same; authorizing the County  
Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions; and approve  
any nonmonetary amendments subject to the Office of the County Attorney approving as to  
legal sufficiency; and providing for severability and an effective date. This Amendment  
provides additional grant funding up to a maximum amount of $5,000,000 and requires the  
County to increase its match by approximately $5,000,000, and any Project cost overruns.  
A certified copy of the approved Resolution shall be inserted as Exhibit D to the Public  
Transportation Grant Agreement before execution.  
4.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
BROWARD ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTER DIVISION  
A. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to approve revisions to the  
Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) between the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse  
Association (“FADAA”) and Broward County for Medication Assisted Treatment services,  
to acknowledge an increase in funding from the DCF funding stream in the amount of  
$9,500 from $250,741 to $260,241, retroactively from February 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020;  
authorize the County Administrator to execute amendments to the MOA, subject to review  
for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, so long as the total funding  
amount does not exceed $600,000; and authorize the County Administrator to take all  
necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the MOA.  
5.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to renew and amend the  
Memorandums of Agreement (“MOAs”) between the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse  
Association (“FADAA”) and Broward County for Medication Assisted Treatment services,  
effective July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021; subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office  
of the County Attorney, so long as the total amount of each agreement (DCF and OSCA  
Programs A and B) does not exceed $600,000; and authorize the County Administrator to  
take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the MOAs.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
C. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2020-250 within the Substance Abuse  
Service Grant Fund, increasing appropriated revenue in the amount of $9,500 for state  
Fiscal Year 2019-2020, to provide additional Medication Assisted Treatment services to  
eligible adult residents of Broward County.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT DIVISION  
A. MOTION TO APPROVE Grant Agreement between the Florida Network of Children’s  
Advocacy Centers Inc. (“FNCAC”) and Broward County in the amount of $6,039,  
retroactively from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, to provide therapeutic services to  
victims of child abuse or their non-offending family member or caregiver by specialized  
trained counselors at the Nancy J. Cotterman Center (“NJCC”); authorize the Mayor and  
Clerk to execute same; authorize the County Administrator to execute amendments to the  
Grant Agreement, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County  
Attorney, that do not increase the total funding amount above $6,643; and authorize the  
County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to  
implement the Grant Agreement.  
6.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2020-251 within the FNCAC Child  
Advocacy Trust Fund to appropriate revenue in the amount of $6,039 for Fiscal Year  
2019-2020 with the FNCAC to provide therapeutic services to victims of child abuse or  
their non-offending family member or caregiver by specialized trained NJCC counselors.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ELDERLY AND VETERANS SERVICES DIVISION  
A. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Contract No. 34345-19 between Broward  
Behavioral Health Coalition, Inc. (“BBHC”) and Broward County, decreasing the contract  
amount from $399,641 to $333,076 retroactively from October 1, 2019, through  
September 30, 2020, for community-based mental health services; authorize the Mayor  
and Clerk to execute same; authorize the County Administrator to execute amendments to  
the Agreement that do not change the scope of services, 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.  
7.  
(Commissioner Rich pulled this item.)  
ACTION: (T-11:46 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller voted in  
the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Rich abstained from voting.  
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2020-252 within the BBHC Mental Health  
Grant Fund reducing appropriated revenue in the amount of $66,565 for State of Florida  
Fiscal Year 2020 to adjust grant funding for community-based older adult mental health  
services to eligible residents of Broward County.  
(Commissioner Rich pulled this item.)  
ACTION: (T-11:46 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller voted in  
the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Rich abstained from voting.  
PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT  
MOTION TO APPROVE Memorandum of Agreement between Broward County and the  
Division of Waste Management, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, for  
Remediation with Controls for petroleum contamination within the Common Area Site at  
Port Everglades pursuant to Sections 403.061(21), 376.30701, and 376.3071, Florida  
Statutes, and Chapters 62-780 and 62-777 of the Florida Administrative Code; and  
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.  
8.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO APPROVE ten-year nonexclusive License Agreement between Broward  
County and Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC, for Natural Gas Pipelines at Port  
Everglades, with a term beginning retroactively on March 23, 2020, and ending at 11:59  
p.m. on March 22, 2030; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.  
9.  
(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, this item was withdrawn at the request of  
Commissioner Mark Bogen.)  
MOTION TO APPROVE Broward County's Application to the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones  
Board requesting approval of a Minor Boundary Modification of Foreign-Trade Zone No.  
25 under the Alternative Site Framework to designate a new non-contiguous zone site  
consisting of 3,450 square feet of warehouse located at 10428 West State Road 84, Unit  
1, Davie, Florida 33324; and authorize the Port Everglades Department Chief Executive &  
Port Director to take all necessary administrative actions to effectuate same.  
10.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT  
MOTION TO APPROVE Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance (hereinafter referred to as “The  
Alliance”) Fiscal Year 2020 quarterly performance report, for the period October 1, 2019  
through December 31, 2019, pursuant to the Agreement between Broward County and the  
Alliance.  
11.  
ACTION:  
(T-11:14 AM)  
Following presentation provided by Bob Swindell, the  
Board suggested looking at Finance and “clean” industries amongst other  
high-wage target industries, as well as technologies and the expansion of remote  
work.  
In addition, the Board suggested expanding and creating  
a
seamless  
procurement process for Small Business, as well as expanding social networking.  
(Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
OFFICE OF MEDICAL EXAMINER AND TRAUMA SERVICES  
MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County (County) and Florida Lions  
Eye Bank, Inc. (FLEB) for Recovery of Anatomical Gifts (Eye Tissue) from Bodies Under  
the Jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner, for an initial five-year term, a two-year renewal  
option by County; authorize the County Administrator to take all administrative and  
budgetary actions to implement the Agreement; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to  
execute the Agreement.  
12.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
REQUEST TO SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-253 directing the County Administrator to  
publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on June 2, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of  
the Governmental to consider transmittal of an amendment to the Broward County  
Comprehensive Plan to designated state agencies, the title of which is as follows:  
13.  
A RESOLUTION 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 CAPITAL  
IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of  
Public Hearing to be held on May 19, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., to consider transmittal to  
designated State review agencies of a proposed amendment to the Broward County Land  
Use Plan text (PCT 20-6), regarding Inclusionary Housing, as an amendment to the  
Broward County Comprehensive Plan.  
14.  
15.  
(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, this item was withdrawn and will be  
brought back at a future date for consideration.)  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-254 directing the County Administrator to  
publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 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, AMENDING CHAPTER 25, PART XVIII. “GREEN BUILDING  
POLICY” OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TO COMPLY WITH  
SECTION 39-112 REGARDING OUTDOOR LIGHTING OF THE BROWARD COUNTY  
CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE  
BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-255 directing the County Administrator to  
publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 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:  
16.  
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS; AMENDING  
SECTION 16½-158 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE")  
TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH  
A
REGISTERED  
DOMESTIC PARTNER MAY MAKE HEALTH CARE DECISIONS FOR HIS OR HER  
PARTNER; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND  
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)  
(Commissioner Ryan pulled this item.)  
ACTION: (T-11:47 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT  
DEPARTMENT  
ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION  
MOTION TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND certain provisions of Chapter 40 of the Broward  
County Administrative Code and Chapter 22½ of the Broward County Code of Ordinances  
to dispense with charging Vehicle for Hire (VFH) permit reinstatement fees through August  
1, 2020; extend current chauffeur registrations through August 1, 2020; and remove  
penalties for failure to renew VFH permits through June 30, 2021.  
17.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
HOUSING FINANCE AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT DIVISION  
A. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2020-256 within the Broward County State  
Housing Initiatives Partnership (“SHIP Program”) Local Housing Assistance Trust Fund to  
appropriate revenue in the amount of $21,833 for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 for the purpose  
of recognizing Broward County SHIP Program funds; and authorizing the County  
Administrator to take necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement same  
(Exhibit 1).  
18.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2020-257 appropriating income generated  
from the Broward County State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (“SHIP Program”)  
in the amount of $269,902 for use in future SHIP Program strategies, including home  
repair and purchase assistance for qualified households; and authorizing the County  
Administrator to take necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement same  
(Exhibit 3).  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
C. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2020-258 appropriating income generated  
from City of Margate State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (“SHIP Program”) in  
the amount of $112,759 for use in future SHIP Home Repair Program strategy for qualified  
households; and authorizing the County Administrator to take necessary administrative  
and budgetary actions to implement same (Exhibit 4).  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
D. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2020-259 within the Broward County State  
Housing Initiatives Partnership (“SHIP Program”) Local Housing Assistance Trust Fund to  
appropriate revenue in the amount of $7,895 for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 for the purpose of  
recognizing Broward County SHIP Program funds; and authorizing the County  
Administrator to take necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement same  
(Exhibit 6).  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Agreement between Broward County and  
Broward County Minority Builders Coalition, Inc. for State Housing Initiatives Partnership  
(SHIP) Program Minor Home Repair Strategy Fiscal Year 2018 Funding, increasing the  
original agreement by $107,500 from the original amount of $800,000 (“First  
Amendment”), for a total amended amount of $907,500, in SHIP grant funds and authorize  
the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.  
19.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION  
A. MOTION TO REAFFIRM AND MODIFY sole brand, sole source standardization of  
Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), for the ArcGIS suite of Geographic  
Information Systems software, licensed application software products, subscription  
services, associated professional services, and maintenance support including new  
releases and upgrades for the Planning and Development Management Division,  
enterprise-wide Broward County Geographic Information System.  
20.  
(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, this item was withdrawn for further staff  
review.)  
B. MOTION TO APPROVE Second Amendment to Master Agreement Between ESRI and  
Broward County for continued licensing and related services for ESRI’s Geographic  
Information System software, to extend the term of the Master Agreement, including the  
License Agreement, Enterprise License Agreement, Enterprise Advantage Program, and  
Professional Services Agreement, through October 31, 2025, and to increase the  
not-to-exceed amount by $9,797,000 from $6,568,000 to $16,455,000; and authorize the  
Mayor and Clerk to execute same.  
(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, this item was withdrawn for further staff  
review.)  
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
ACCOUNTING DIVISION  
MOTION TO APPROVE lists of checks issued and electronic payments made from  
October 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019.  
21.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO FILE Quarterly Financial Report for the Children’s Services Council of  
Broward County for the quarter ending March 31, 2020.  
22.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
PURCHASING DIVISION  
For County Administration - Libraries Division  
MOTION TO APPROVE sole source designation to SenSource, Inc., as sole provider of,  
support and maintenance for the Thermal Imaging People Counting System for the Library  
Division.  
23.  
(Commissioner Furr pulled this item.)  
ACTION:  
(T-11:49 AM)  
Approved as amended extending the current contract to  
December 31 and exploring other options. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
For Finance And Administrative Services Department  
MOTION TO APPROVE sole source standardization for Municipal Code Corporation as  
Broward County’s source for codifying Ordinances and Resolutions, maintaining the  
codes, and furnishing Broward County with electronic and hard copies as needed.  
24.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
For Human Services Department  
MOTION TO APPROVE additional threshold increase for Contract No.G1253007G1  
between Broward County and Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy, for  
Pharmaceutical Purchasing Program under State of Florida Contract No. 268-000-04-1,  
25.  
for the Broward Addiction Recovery Division, in the increased amount of $650,000 for an  
estimated not-to-exceed annual threshold amount of $1,000,000 for the remainder of the  
contract's current term, which is through January 28, 2021, and each of the two additional  
one-year renewal terms, through January 28, 2023.  
(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, the Board's consideration of this item is  
based on the amended motion statement distributed as additional material, which  
replaces the original motion statement included in this item.)  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved as amended with Yellow-Sheeted Additional  
Material, dated May 5, 2020, submitted at the request of Finance and Administrative  
Services Department.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
For Public Works Department  
A. MOTION TO APPROVE sole source designation for Rhythm Engineering, LLC as  
provider of the InSync Adaptive Traffic Control System.  
26.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
B. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to sole source Rhythm Engineering, LLC, for  
InSync Adaptive Traffic Signal Control System Equipment and Repairs, Solicitation No.  
TEC2120020Q1, for the Traffic Engineering Division, in the estimated annual amount of  
$309,100, which includes allowances for parts and repairs in the amount of $10,000, and  
authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two additional one-year  
periods, for a three-year potential estimated amount of $927,300. The initial contract  
begins on the date of award and terminates one year from that date.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO APPROVE deliberately-phased Agreement between Broward County and  
Thompson & Associates, Inc., Civil Engineering d/b/a Thompson and Associates, a  
Certified County Business Enterprise, for Request for Proposals (RFP) No.  
PNC2118897P1, for Professional Engineering Services, for North County Reclaimed  
Water System Expansion, for Water and Wastewater Services, in the amount of  
$3,441,412, which includes optional services in the amount of $60,000 and reimbursables  
in the amount of $341,385; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. The  
Agreement will begin on the date of execution by the Board of County Commissioners.  
(Commission District 4)  
27.  
(Commissioner Udine pulled this item.)  
ACTION: (T-12:01 PM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Udine abstained from voting  
and was out of the room during the vote.  
MOTION TO AWARD fixed contract to single bidder, M-B Companies, Inc., for  
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Long Liner Truck, Bid No. TRN2120421B1, for the  
Traffic Engineering Division, in the amount of $647,312.  
28.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
A. MOTION TO AWARD fixed contract to low responsive, responsible bidder, Intercounty  
Engineering Inc., for Regional Master Meter Improvements - Bid Package 2, Bid No.  
PNC2120004C1, for Water and Wastewater Services, in the amount of $1,047,289, which  
includes allowances in the amount of $80,500 to be substantially completed within 360  
calendar days from the Project Initiation Date listed in the Second Notice to Proceed,  
contingent upon the receipt and approval of insurance/performance and payment guaranty,  
and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 7)  
29.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
B. MOTION TO APPROVE increase of change order allowance by 5%, in addition to the  
allowable 5% administrative increase, for a total change order allowance of 10% to  
address unforeseen conditions that may be identified during construction.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
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 of plat entitled 7-Eleven No. 10440 (030-MP-19). (Commission  
30.  
District 4)  
(Vice-Mayor Geller pulled this item.)  
ACTION:  
(T-12:02 PM) Approved the plat subject to staff’s recommendations as  
outlined in the Development Review Report. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich and Sharief voted in the  
affirmative telephonically. Vice-Mayor Geller abstained from voting telephonically.  
MOTION TO APPROVE plat note amendment to the AT&T No. 1 Plat (172-MP-85).  
31.  
32.  
(Commission District 9)  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved per staff’s recommendations.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO APPROVE plat note amendment to the Meeks Farms Plat (047-MP-93).  
(Commission District 7)  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved per staff’s recommendations.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL CONSENT HEARING  
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION  
CULTURAL DIVISION  
A. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to approve and execute an amendment  
33.  
to the agreement between Broward County and Patrick Marold Studios, Inc., for the artistic  
services of Patrick Marold for Commissioned Artwork for Terminal 2 at Fort  
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, reinstating the prior agreement retroactive to  
its original expiration date and extending its term, the form of the amendment subject to  
review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to approve and execute an amendment  
to the agreement between Broward County and Joshua Weiner for Commissioned  
Artwork for the Tradewinds Park Stables & Farm, reinstating the prior agreement  
retroactive to its original expiration date, extending its term, and increasing the  
compensation from $90,000 to $174,000, the form of the amendment subject to review for  
legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO APPROVE artwork design proposal for the new Port Everglades Northport  
(Heron) Garage in an amount not to exceed $220,000, which is currently budgeted in the  
Port Everglades Capital Improvement Fund. (Commission District 7)  
34.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
REAL PROPERTY SECTION  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-260 authorizing conveyance to the City of West  
Park by quit claim deed a property not suitable for further development that escheated to  
Broward County for delinquent real estate taxes; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute  
quit claim deed and recordation of same. (Commission District 8)  
35.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-261 authorizing conveyance to the City of  
Weston by quit claim deed a property not suitable for further development that escheated  
to Broward County for delinquent real estate taxes; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to  
execute quit claim deed and recordation of same. (Commission District 5)  
36.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
REGIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES AND COMMUNICATIONS  
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute contracts, amendments, work  
authorizations, grant applications, grant awards, and other legal documents, not to exceed  
the approved budget for hurricane or other disaster planning and subject to approval as to  
legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office, related to preparation and response  
efforts associated with disasters during the 2020 calendar year and for which there is  
insufficient lead time to bring the items to the Broward County Board of County  
Commissioners (“Board”), provided that an item be placed on the next available Board  
agenda to notify the Board of any such action; and to take the necessary administrative  
and budgetary actions to implement the documents.  
37.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
OFFICE OF REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY  
MOTION TO APPROVE Second Amendment to the Agreement Between Broward County  
38.  
and Mission Critical Partners, Inc. for Consultant Services for Public Safety Radio  
Communications Network (RFP No. R1228606P1); to extend the Agreement for up to five  
one-year renewal terms to be exercised by the Director of Purchasing; to update pricing  
for hourly services; and to increase the total not-to-exceed amount by $985,000 from  
$4,007,921 to $4,992,921; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU  
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to establish a one-time supplemental  
tourism place of interest sponsorship program to provide operating assistance funding to  
tourism-related organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic, conditioned upon the  
organization seeking financial assistance from other available COVID-related funding  
programs, such as the federal CARES Act, and County funding not to exceed the total  
amount of eligible expenses not funded by other COVID-related funding sources; waiving  
certain requirements of Section 13.32(d) of the Broward County Administrative Code; and  
authorizing the President of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau  
to execute sponsorship agreements using the form sponsorship agreement reviewed by  
the Office of the County Attorney for legal sufficiency after the list of recommended awards  
is approved by the Board of County Commissioners.  
39.  
(Resolution No. 2020-262)  
(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, the Board's consideration of this item is  
based on the amended motion statement distributed as additional material, which  
replaces the original motion statement included in this item.)  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved as amended with Yellow-Sheeted Additional  
Material, dated May 5, 2020, submitted at the request of Greater Fort Lauderdale  
Convention and Visitors Bureau.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
COUNTY AUDITOR  
MOTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND FILE Office of the County Auditor’s Audit of  
Supervisor of Elections - Report No. 20-12.  
40.  
(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, this item was withdrawn for further  
review by the County Auditor.) (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated  
May 5, 2020, submitted at the request of Commissioner Beam Furr.)  
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PUBLIC HEARING  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-263 of the Board of County Commissioners of  
Broward County, Florida, granting renewal of a nonexclusive franchise to Metro Cruise  
Services LLC for a ten-year term to provide stevedore services at Port Everglades, from  
May 12, 2020, through May 11, 2030; providing for franchise terms and conditions; and  
providing for severability and an effective date.  
41.  
ACTION: (T-12:03 PM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:  
42.  
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR ELECTED  
OFFICIALS; AMENDING SECTION 1-19 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES ("CODE") TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF, AND OTHERWISE MODIFY,  
SECTION 1 19(C)(5) OF THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,  
INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
(Sponsored by Commissioner Tim Ryan)  
ACTION:  
(T-12:16 PM)  
The Board voted on and approved Exhibit 3 submitted at  
the request of Commissioner Sharief. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 8-1. Commissioners Bogen Fisher, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller voted in  
the affirmative telephonically. Commissioner Rich voted no telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-12:18 PM) The Board voted on and approved Exhibit 4 submitted at  
the request of Vice-Mayor Geller. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-12:19 PM)  
The Board voted on and approved Exhibit 6 submitted at  
the request of the County Attorney’s Office. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-12:20 PM) Filed proof of publication and enacted the Ordinance to  
become effective as provided by law. Exhibits 1 through 6, and Additional  
Purple-Sheeted Additional Material 42 submitted at the request of Commissioner  
Sharief, and 42(2) submitted at the request of the Office of the County Attorney,  
will travel with the Ordinance.  
Vice-Mayor Geller requested that the County  
Attorney’s Office look at disclosures and public service announcements and an  
amendment to the Code as stated by Vice-Mayor Geller. (Refer to minutes for full  
discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
END PUBLIC HEARING  
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REGULAR AGENDA  
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REQUEST TO SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING  
A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-264 directing the County Administrator to  
publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 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:  
43.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AMENDING  
AND RENUMBERING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE IX, OF THE  
BROWARD  
COUNTY  
FOR  
CODE  
OF  
OF  
ORDINANCES  
ADEQUACY;  
("CODE");  
DELETING  
APPROVAL  
REQUIREMENTS  
FINDINGS  
DELEGATING  
AUTHORITY TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR NONVEHICULAR ACCESS LINE  
AMENDMENTS, BUILDING PERMITS PRIOR TO PLAT RECORDATION, AND SOME  
PLAT NOTE AMENDMENTS AND AMENDMENTS TO PHASING MAPS AND  
SCHEDULES; AMENDING REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS FOR SITE PLAN  
REVIEWS; PROVIDING GENERAL UPDATING AMENDMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR  
SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)  
B. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-265 directing the County Administrator to  
publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 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:  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND  
GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT; AMENDING SECTIONS 27.13 AND 27.14  
OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE"),  
PROVIDING THE PROCEDURE FOR AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP  
FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREA; AMENDING SECTION 27.40, PROVIDING FOR  
TRANSPORTATION  
CONCURRENCY  
ASSESSMENT  
CALCULATIONS;  
DELETING  
SECTIONS 27.41 AND 27.42, PROVIDING FOR CREDIT FOR TRANSIT ORIENTED  
DEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENTS OF REGIONAL IMPACT; DELETING PART  
XV, SECTIONS 27.66 THROUGH 27.75, PROVIDING THE PROCEDURE FOR VESTED  
RIGHTS HEARINGS; AMENDING SECTION 27.88, PROVIDING FOR INCREASES IN  
IMPACT FEES RELATED TO PLAT NOTE AMENDMENTS; DELETING PART XXVI,  
SECTION 27.134, ESTABLISHING THE METHODOLOGY FOR DETERMINING CREDIT  
FOR EXISTING USES; DELETING EXHIBIT 27K, ESTABLISHING THE LEVELS OF  
CREDIT FOR TRANSIT CONCURRENCY ASSESSMENTS; DELETING EXHIBIT 27L,  
PROVIDING FOR THE DEGREE OF CREDIT AVAILABLE BASED ON LEVEL OF  
MITIGATION AND PROJECT LOCATION; DELETING APPENDICES  
A
AND B,  
RELATED TO TRIP RATES BY LAND USE AND FEE SCHEDULE BY PEAK HOUR  
TRIP; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE  
CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
COUNTY ATTORNEY  
A. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement for Conveyance of Real Property (“Agreement”),  
attached hereto as Exhibit 1, between Broward County (“County”) and Dorado Bells, LLC  
(“Dorado”); authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement; and authorize the  
County Administrator, or the County Administrator’s designee, to take all administrative  
and budgetary actions necessary to effectuate the terms of the Agreement.  
44.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2020-266 within the Parks and Land Bond  
Fund in the amount of Sixty-four Thousand Dollars ($64,000) for the purpose of funding the  
purchase of land as set forth in the Agreement.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Attorney to execute agreements with the codefendants  
in two lawsuits against the County under which the codefendants will be providing funding  
towards the County's defense costs.  
45.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
COUNTY COMMISSION  
MOTION TO DISCUSS Broward County Board of County Commissioners’ “Parking  
Garage.” (Commissioner Bogen)  
46.  
47.  
ACTION: (T-12:25 PM) Without objection, the Board moved the agenda. (Refer to  
minutes for full discussion.) (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated May 5,  
2020, submitted at the request of Commissioner Mark Bogen.)  
A. MOTION TO REAPPOINT NOMINEES Marcia P. Barry-Smith, Frances Esposito, Caryl  
M. Hattan and Lisa Vecchi to the Housing Council.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida  
Statutes for Frances Esposito and Lisa Vecchi who hold an employment or contractual  
relationship with an entity who receives funds from Broward County. (Mayor Holness)  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
MAYOR’S REPORT  
48.  
A. THANK YOU  
ACTION:  
(T-12:50 PM)  
Mayor Holness thanked the community and all on the  
In  
frontlines for their hard work and assistance during the current pandemic.  
addition, Mayor Holness thanked Office of Economic and Small Business  
Development Director Sandy-Michael McDonald for making every effort to help  
Small Business during this time, including holding a virtual town hall meeting on  
Business Resiliency on May 7, 2020. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
B. ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION  
ACTION: (T-12:52 PM) Mayor Holness encouraged persons to go to the County’s  
website for tools to assist Small Business, as well as information related to  
COVID-19. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT  
A. COMMISSION SPONSOR  
49.  
ACTION:  
(T-12:49 PM)  
County Administrator Bertha Henry referenced  
a
subcommittee relative to sheltering, as well as the League of Cities. In addition,  
Ms. Henry sought a Commission sponsor for an upcoming virtual meeting. (Refer  
to minutes for full discussion.)  
B. LIBRARIES DIVISION  
ACTION:  
(T-12:49 PM)  
County Administrator Bertha Henry congratulated the  
Libraries Division, as they have been recognized by the Florida Library  
Association as Library of the Year. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION  
MOTION TO AMEND Broward County Board of County Commissioners’ meeting  
schedule to reflect changes to the May schedule.  
50.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
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.  
51.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-11:13 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
NON-AGENDA  
BUDGET WORKSHOP - COMMISSIONER RYAN  
52.  
ACTION:  
(T-12:27 PM)  
Commissioner Ryan sought clarification on the Budget  
Workshop of May 12, 2020. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
In response to Commissioner Ryan, County Administrator Bertha Henry noted  
that three presentations were initially planned for the May 12, 2020 Budget  
Workshop; however, due to the pandemic, other constitutional officers needed  
more time.  
Commission Agenda for the Supervisor of Elections to make a presentation as  
part of the Commission Meeting. All other Budget Workshops are on schedule,  
Ms. Henry clarified that there will be an item on the May 19,  
with the next Budget Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2020.  
minutes for full discussion.)  
(Refer to  
In addition to the Supervisor of Elections budget discussion on May 19, 2020,  
Commissioners Ryan and Furr expressed interest in discussing capital projects  
and the stabilization of projects as well. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK - COMMISSIONER FURR  
53.  
ACTION:  
(T-12:32 PM)  
Commissioner Furr recognized and acknowledged  
Teacher Appreciation Week. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
GIVING TUESDAY - COMMISSIONER FURR  
54.  
ACTION:  
(T-12:33 PM)  
Commissioner Furr recognized Giving Tuesday and  
encouraged all in a position to do so, to give today; especially for those in need of  
food.  
Commissioner Furr encouraged people in need of food to apply for food  
In addition, Commissioner Furr expressed that applications for food  
stamps.  
stamps should be provided in food lines and that assistance should be provided to  
help people fill out food stamp applications if needed. (Refer to minutes for full  
discussion.)  
In response to Commissioner Furr, Commissioner Sharief noted that in addition,  
persons should call 211 for social service assistance.  
discussion.)  
(Refer to minutes for full  
Commission Furr also pointed out that persons should reach out to Family  
Success Centers as well. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
SOLID WASTE VIRTUAL MEETING - COMMISSIONER FURR  
55.  
56.  
ACTION:  
(T-12:34 PM)  
Commission Furr pointed out  
a
Solid Waste Virtual  
Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2020 and noted that Commissioners can be on the  
virtual line. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER SHARIEF  
ACTION:  
(T-12:35 PM)  
Commissioner Sharief thanked Office of Economic and  
Small Business Development Director Sandy-Michael McDonald for a recent virtual  
workshop, as well as thanked numerous staff for their work and assistance with  
COVID-19. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM - VICE-MAYOR GELLER  
57.  
ACTION:  
and encouraged those working with and assisting Small Business to attend  
tomorrow’s webinar with the Office of Economic and Small Business  
(T-12:39 PM)  
Vice-Mayor Geller pointed out the Apprenticeship Program  
Development. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
ITEM NUMBER 40 - VICE-MAYOR GELLER  
58.  
59.  
ACTION:  
(T-12:39 PM)  
Vice-Mayor Geller thanked Commissioner Furr for the  
documentation that he provided relative to Item 40 on today’s Commission  
agenda. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
SUSPENSION OF FORECLOSURES AND EVICTIONS - COMMISSIONER BOGEN  
ACTION:  
County Administration to reach out to Shane Strum’s office as to extending the  
suspension of foreclosures and evictions until the end of the month. (Refer to  
(T-12:40 PM)  
Commissioner Bogen encouraged Mayor Holness and  
minutes for full discussion.)  
Commissioner Rich supported Commissioner Bogen’s comments.  
minutes for full discussion.)  
(Refer to  
TREMENDOUS NEED FOR FOOD - COMMISSIONER RICH  
60.  
ACTION:  
(T-12:41 PM)  
Commissioner Rich pointed out the tremendous need for  
food in Broward County, as well as the great work of nonprofit food organizations  
assisting the residents of Broward County. In addition, Commissioner Rich noted  
that United States Census information is being provided at food distributions, and  
that the County is doing everything it can to support the Census.  
minutes for full discussion.)  
(Refer to  
STATE FUNDS - COMMISSIONER RICH  
61.  
62.  
ACTION:  
(T-12:43 PM)  
Commissioner  
Rich  
referenced  
an  
April  
2020  
Memorandum from Florida Senator Bill Galvano relative to State Funds.  
Commissioner Rich expressed concern for human service programs and  
expressed hope for a new budget going into effect prior to the commencement of a  
Special Session. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY - COMMISSIONER RICH:  
ACTION: (T-12:47 PM) Commissioner Rich wished all a Happy Mother’s Day. In  
addition, Commissioner Rich expressed pleasure for her mother’s 98th birthday  
next week. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)