Broward County  
Action Agenda - Published  
Tuesday, April 20, 2021  
10:00 AM  
Broward County Governmental Center  
Room 422 (Commission Chambers)  
County Commission  
MEETING OF APRIL 20, 2021  
(Meeting convened at 10:06 a.m., recessed at 12:31 p.m., reconvened at 1:11 p.m., and  
adjourned at 4:25 p.m.)  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Nan H. Rich, District 1.  
CALL TO ORDER was led by Mayor Steve Geller, District 5.  
MOMENT OF SILENCE  
In memory of Walter Mondale, Former Vice President of the United States.  
In memory of Rowena Nocom, Broward County Cultural Division.  
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  
PRESENTATION: BROWARD MEDAL OF VALOR  
Mayor Steve Geller presented Broward County Medal of Valor Awards to Saul Trujillo  
and the family of Angel Cappellucci.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Udine, seconded by Commissioner Sharief and unanimously  
carried, to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Items 1 through 23. At the request of the  
Mayor, Regular Items 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 37 and Supplemental Items 49 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 24 through 26.  
The following Item was withdrawn: 46.  
The following Items were deferred: 36, 39, 44 and 50.  
BOARD APPOINTMENTS  
MOTION TO APPROVE Board Appointments  
1.  
A. MOTION TO APPOINT Peter Powers to the Broward Regional Health Planning Council.  
1A.  
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida  
Statutes for Peter Powers who holds an employment or contractual relationship with an  
entity that receives funds from Broward County. (Commissioner Furr)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved with Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated  
April 20, 2021 submitted at the request of Commissioner Furr.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION TO APPOINT Julie Carson to the Commission on the Status of Women.  
(Commissioner Ryan)  
1B.  
1C.  
1D.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved with Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated  
April 20, 2021 submitted at the request of Commissioner Ryan.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION TO APPOINT Derek Paulhus to the Library Advisory Board (Commissioner  
Udine)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved with Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated  
April 20, 2021 submitted at the request of Vice-Mayor Udine.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION TO APPOINT Sanjay Gupta to the Racial Equity Task Force (Mayor Geller)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved with Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated  
April 20, 2021 submitted at the request of Mayor Geller.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
AVIATION DEPARTMENT  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-130 approving a Public Transportation Grant  
Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation for Financial Project  
No. 447617-1-94-01; to fund the planning and design of the Airfield Lighting Improvements  
Project at the Broward County’s North Perry Airport; 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 Public Transportation Grant Agreement will provide  
state grant funding up to a maximum amount of $264,000. A certified copy of the approved  
Resolution shall be inserted as Exhibit D to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement  
2.  
before execution.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Director of Aviation to execute an amendment to the Signatory  
Terminal Building Lease Agreement with Spirit Airlines to permit the continued occupancy  
of space for COVID-19 testing at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood  
International Airport for an additional period not to exceed six months commencing on  
June 3, 2021, subject to review by the Office of the County Attorney as to form and legal  
sufficiency.  
3.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING DIVISION  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-131 accepting a road easement executed by M  
& R Hometrust Builders LLC located at the southwest corner of NW 29th Terrace and NW  
10th Court in the Broward Municipal Services District, at a nominal cost of $1 to Broward  
County. (Commission District 9)  
4.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS DIVISION  
A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-132 of the Board of County Commissioners  
of Broward County, Florida, authorizing an appropriation and disbursement of funds in the  
amount of $1,796,029 to contribute to local match funding for specified service providers  
for the State of Florida Fiscal Year 2020-2021; authorizing the County Administrator to  
execute the agreements with the service providers, subject to review for legal sufficiency  
by the Office of the County Attorney, and to take all necessary administrative and  
budgetary actions to implement the agreements; and providing for severability and an  
effective date.  
5.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
B. MOTION TO APPROVE waivers of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida  
Statutes, for the following Broward County advisory board members holding an  
employment or contractual relationship with an entity receiving funds for the performance  
of services under this agenda item:  
1. Thomas M. Campbell  
2. Frances M. Esposito  
3. Danny C. Osley  
4. Rick Siclari  
5. Lisa A. Vecchi  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
A. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute a Seventh Amendment to  
Agreement No. 18-CP-CSA-8324-01 (subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office  
of the County Attorney) between Broward County and JAFCO Children’s Ability Center,  
Inc., for out-of-home respite care for families with special needs children, increasing the  
Agreement from $327,000 to $427,000, effective retroactively from January 1, 2021, to  
September 30, 2021; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary  
administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement.  
6.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute a First Amendment to  
Agreement No. 19-CP-HIP-8204-01 (subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of  
the County Attorney) between Broward County and The Salvation Army for low-demand  
shelter beds, increasing the Agreement from $280,850 to $328,625, effective retroactively  
from April 1, 2021, to September 30, 2021; and authorize the County Administrator to take  
all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT  
A. MOTION TO APPROVE Termination of the Joint Participation Agreement (“JPA”)  
between the Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) and Broward County for  
Financial Project No. 433414-1-94-02, entered into on April 24, 2017, for expenses  
relating to the construction of the Port Everglades Dredging and Widening Project; and  
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.  
7.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
B. MOTION TO APPROVE Public Transportation Grant Agreement (“PTGA”) between  
FDOT and Broward County for Financial Project No. 433414-1-94-04, with FDOT  
agreeing to grant to Broward County up to $43,188,637 for environmental, design, and  
construction work for the Port Everglades Dredging and Widening Project and Broward  
County agreeing to match FDOT’s grant and cover any project cost overruns, and the  
Addendum modifying the indemnification language, and effective upon execution by  
FDOT; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the PTGA and the Addendum; authorize  
the County Administrator or designee to take the necessary administrative and budgetary  
actions resulting from approval of the PTGA; and authorize the County Administrator to  
approve any nonmonetary amendments to the PTGA, subject to the Office of the County  
Attorney approving as to legal sufficiency.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET  
A. MOTION TO APPROVE 2021 Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between  
Broward County and its municipalities, providing for revised division and distribution of the  
proceeds of the three-cent additional local option gas tax on motor fuel; and authorize  
County Administrator to execute same after execution by the municipalities and approval  
of the County Attorney’s Office.  
8.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
B. MOTION TO APPROVE 2021 Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between  
Broward County and its municipalities, providing for revised division and distribution of the  
proceeds of the one cent “Transit” gas tax on motor fuel; and authorize County  
Administrator to execute same after execution by the municipalities and approval of the  
County Attorney's Office.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2021-133 transferring funds within the Law  
Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) for the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) in the amount of  
$191,546 for the lease/purchase of P25 radios and related equipment on behalf of  
Cooper City.  
9.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
REQUEST TO SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-134 directing the County Administrator to  
publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in  
Room 422 of the Governmental Center, 115 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale,  
Florida to vacate a 20-foot utility easement lying within Parcel A of Motorola Plat, as  
recorded in Plat Book 101, Page 14 of the Public Records of Broward County and located  
at 1702 North University Drive in the City of Plantation; Petitioners: 8000 West Sunrise  
LLC.: Pulice Land Surveyors, Inc.; Application for Vacation and Abandonment: 2020-V-14.  
10.  
(Commission District 1)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-135 directing the County Administrator to  
publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on May 18, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422  
of the Governmental to consider adoption of an amendment to the Broward County  
Comprehensive Plan:  
11.  
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SCHEDULE OF CAPITAL  
IMPROVEMENTS TABLE OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT OF THE  
BROWARD  
COUNTY  
COMPREHENSIVE  
PLAN;  
AND  
PROVIDING  
FOR  
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-136 directing the County Administrator to  
publish Notice of a Public Hearing to be held on May 4, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., to consider  
enactment of an Ordinance adopting a proposed amendment to the Broward County Land  
Use Plan map (PC 20-2), located in the City of Tamarac (Commission District 1), as an  
amendment to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan, the substance of which is as  
follows:  
12.  
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COUNTY  
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AMENDING THE BROWARD COUNTY LAND USE PLAN  
WITHIN THE CITY OF TAMARAC; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN  
EFFECTIVE DATE.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-137 directing the County Administrator to  
publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, May 4, 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:  
(Commissioner Fisher)  
13.  
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY, FLORIDA ("BOARD"), AMENDING SECTION 12.290 OF THE BROWARD  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE"); REMOVING THE  
PROHIBITION AGAINST AT-LARGE MEMBERS FITTING WITHIN CATEGORIES FOR  
INDIVIDUAL  
BOARD  
APPOINTEES;  
AND  
PROVIDING  
FOR  
SEVERABILITY,  
INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT  
DEPARTMENT  
HOUSING FINANCE AND COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT DIVISION  
A. MOTION TO APPROVE Second Amendment to Loan Agreement regarding a County  
Loan for the acquisition and permitted soft costs for a property located at 3700-3776 N.E.  
12th Avenue, Oakland Park, Florida by and among Broward County, the City of Oakland  
Park (City), and the Oakland Park Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to allow for  
the loan-to-grant provisions to be extended from 20 to 30 years and to allow for the  
principal payment paid on March 31, 2021 to be treated as a credit towards a subsequent  
loan-to-grant conversion request; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.  
(Commission District 4)  
14.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
B. MOTION TO APPROVE Third Amendment to Loan Agreement regarding a County  
Loan for the acquisition and permitted soft costs for a property located at 3148 N.E. 12th  
Avenue, Oakland Park, Florida (Site 2), by and among Broward County, the City of  
Oakland Park (City), and the Oakland Park Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to  
allow for the loan-to-grant provisions to be extended from 20 to 30 years; and authorize the  
Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 4)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
C. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Loan Agreement regarding a County  
Loan for the demolition and improvements to provide public parking on a previously  
acquired property located at 3700-3776 N.E. 12th Avenue, Oakland Park, Florida by and  
among Broward County, the City of Oakland Park (City), and the Oakland Park Community  
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to allow for the loan-to-grant provisions to be extended  
from 20 to 30 years and to allow for the principal payment paid on March 31, 2021 to be  
treated as a credit towards a subsequent loan-to-grant conversion request; and authorize  
the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 4)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
D. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Loan Agreement regarding a County  
Loan for the partial demolition and improvements on a previously acquired property  
located at 3148 N.E. 12th Avenue, Oakland Park, Florida (Site 2), by and among Broward  
County, the City of Oakland Park (City), and the Oakland Park Community Redevelopment  
Agency (CRA) to allow for the loan-to-grant provisions to be extended from 20 to 30 years  
and to allow for the principal payment paid on March 31, 2021 to be treated as a credit  
towards a subsequent loan-to-grant conversion request; and authorize the Mayor and  
Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 4)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
E. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Loan Agreement regarding a County  
Loan for the demolition and site improvements on a property located at 1110 N.E. 34th  
Court, Oakland Park, Florida (Site 3), by and among Broward County, the City of Oakland  
Park (City), and the Oakland Park Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to allow for  
the loan-to-grant provisions to be extended from 20 to 30 years; and authorize the Mayor  
and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 4)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
F. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Loan Agreement regarding a County Loan  
for the soft costs associated with the acquisition of a property located at 1110 N.E. 34th  
Court, Oakland Park, Florida (Site 3), by and among Broward County, the City of Oakland  
Park (City), and the Oakland Park Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to allow for  
the loan-to-grant provisions to be extended from 20 to 30 years; and authorize the Mayor  
and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 4)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
G. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Loan Agreement regarding a County  
Loan for the soft costs associated with the acquisition of a property located at 1229 N.E.  
37th Street, Oakland Park, Florida (Site 4), by and among Broward County, the City of  
Oakland Park (City), and the Oakland Park Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to  
allow for the loan-to-grant provisions to be extended from 20 to 30 years; and authorize the  
Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 4)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
H. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Loan Agreement regarding a County  
Loan for the demolition and partial site improvements as part of the Downtown Gateway  
(“Jaco Park”), by and among Broward County, the City of Oakland Park (City), and the  
Oakland Park Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to allow for the loan-to-grant  
provisions to be extended from 20 to 30 years; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to  
execute same. (Commission District 4)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
I. MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Loan Agreement regarding a County Loan  
for enhancements to N.E. 12th Avenue, Oakland Park, Florida (Site 4), by and among  
Broward County, the City of Oakland Park (City), and the Oakland Park Community  
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to allow for the loan-to-grant provisions to be extended  
from 20 to 30 years; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission  
District 4)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
J. MOTION TO APPROVE Fourth Amendment to Loan Agreement, regarding a County  
Loan for the construction of a portion of a parking garage, by and among Broward County,  
the City of Dania Beach (City), and the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency  
(CRA) to allow for the loan-to-grant provisions to be extended from 20 to 30 years; and  
authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 7)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION  
MOTION TO APPROVE Termination of a Traffic Concurrency Agreement with the City of  
Coral Springs and Coral Springs Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).  
15.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
PURCHASING DIVISION  
For Public Works Department  
MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low responsive, responsible bidder, Fortiline,  
Inc. DBA Fortiline Waterworks, for Water Meters and Repair Parts, Bid No.  
IND2122200B1, for Water and Wastewater Services and other various County agencies  
that may have need for these commodities, in the initial one-year estimated amount of  
$261,736, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year  
periods, for a potential three-year estimated amount of $785,208. The initial contract  
period shall begin on September 25, 2021 and will terminate one year from that date.  
16.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
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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 Bryan Road Warehouses (036-MP-00).  
17.  
(Commission District 7)  
ACTION:  
(T-10:51 AM)  
Approved the plat note amendment subject to staff  
recommendations as outlined in the Development Review Report for Plat Note  
Amendment.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION TO APPROVE non-vehicular access line amendment on Bryan Road  
Warehouses (036-MP-00). (Commission District 7)  
18.  
19.  
20.  
21.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved the plat subject to staff recommendations as  
outlined in the Development Review Report for a New Plat.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION  
TO  
APPROVE  
plat  
entitled  
Vista  
Gardens  
Ballroom  
(020-MP-19).  
(Commission District 2)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved the plat subject to staff recommendations as  
outlined in the Development Review Report for a New Plat.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION TO APPROVE plat entitled 1620 North Federal Highway (041-MP-19).  
(Commission District 7)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved the plat subject to staff recommendations as  
outlined in the Development Review Report for a New Plat.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION TO APPROVE plat entitled Sun Credit (003-MP-20). (Commission District 5)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved the plat subject to staff recommendations as  
outlined in the Development Review Report for a New Plat.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL CONSENT HEARING  
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION  
MOTION TO APPROVE license agreement with The Port Condominium Association, Inc.  
for the placement of a monitoring camera on their roof for the Convention Center  
Expansion and Headquarters Hotel project, and authorize Mayor and the Clerk to execute  
the same.  
22.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION  
MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Agreement between Broward County  
(County) and Bridges Everglades, LLC (Bridges), for Concessions Operations at  
Everglades Holiday Park (RLI No. R1060701R1), regarding Bridges’ trade secret and  
confidential business information provided to County; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk  
to execute same. (Commission District 1)  
23.  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
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PUBLIC HEARING  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-138 of the Board of County Commissioners of  
Broward County, Florida, consenting to the assignment of a nonexclusive vessel bunkering  
service franchise from Tethys Supply and Marketing, LLC, to Proteus Supply and Trading,  
LLC, to provide vessel bunkering service at Port Everglades; providing for franchise terms  
and conditions; and providing for severability and an effective date.  
24.  
ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 7-0. Commissioners Bogen and Sharief were not present during the vote.  
ACTION: (T-11:17 AM) Commissioner Bogen requested being shown voting in  
the affirmative. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 8-0.  
ACTION: (T-11:19 AM) Through Mayor Geller, Commissioner Sharief requested  
being shown voting in the affirmative. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:  
25.  
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO MANATEE PROTECTION PLAN BOAT SLIPS  
AND FEES; AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 27 OF THE BROWARD  
COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"); PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS;  
CLARIFYING MANATEE PROTECTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND EXEMPTIONS;  
ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR BOAT SLIP ALLOCATION; FREEZING ANNUAL  
INCREASES IN BOAT SLIP FEES AND MANATEE PROTECTION PLAN FEES; AND  
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE  
DATE.  
(Sponsored by Commissioner Lamar P. Fisher)  
ACTION: (T-11:16 AM) Filed proof of publication and enacted the Ordinance to  
become effective as provided by law. Amendments will travel with this Ordinance.  
(Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 7-0. Commissioners Bogen and Sharief were not present during the vote.  
ACTION: (T-11:17 AM) Commissioner Bogen requested being shown voting in  
the affirmative. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 8-0.  
ACTION: (T-11:19 AM) Through Mayor Geller, Commissioner Sharief requested  
being shown voting in the affirmative. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows (continued from April 6,  
2021 - Item No. 71):  
26.  
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND  
NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES; AMENDING VARIOUS  
SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 3½ OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES  
("CODE");  
TRANSPORTATION  
OWNED AND  
AMENDING  
THE  
DEFINITION  
CLARIFYING  
OF  
AN  
NONEMERGENCY  
MEDICAL  
VEHICLES  
SERVICE;  
OPERATED  
EXEMPTION  
AMENDING  
FOR  
BY  
HOSPITALS;  
APPLICATION  
REQUIREMENTS FOR A NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION LICENSE;  
AMENDING  
TRANSPORTATION;  
NONEMERGENCY  
PERSONNEL  
REQUIREMENTS  
FOR  
REQUIREMENTS  
TRANSPORTATION;  
NONEMERGENCY  
FOR VEHICLES  
AND  
MEDICAL  
PROVIDING  
AMENDING  
MEDICAL  
PROVIDING  
FOR  
SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)  
ACTION: (T-11:16 AM) Filed proof of publication and enacted the Ordinance to  
become effective as provided by law. Amendments will travel with this Ordinance.  
(Refer to minutes for full discussion.) (See Purple-Sheeted Additional Material 26,  
dated April 20, 2021 submitted at the request of Environmental Protection and  
Growth Management Department, as well as Purple-Sheeted Additional Material  
26(2), dated April 20, 2021 submitted at the request of Mayor Geller.)  
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Sharief was not present during the vote.  
ACTION: (T-11:19 AM) Through Mayor Geller, Commissioner Sharief requested  
being shown voting in the affirmative. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0.  
END PUBLIC HEARING  
REGULAR AGENDA  
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AVIATION DEPARTMENT  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-139 approving the Second 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 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 $1,253,750 and requires the County to match a minimum amount of  
$1,253,750, 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.  
27.  
ACTION: (T-11:18 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Sharief was not present during the vote.  
ACTION: (T-11:19 AM) Through Mayor Geller, Commissioner Sharief requested  
being shown voting in the affirmative. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION TO APPROVE Consent to Security Agreement between Broward County and  
Fort Lauderdale Fuel Facilities, LLC, to enter into a security and collateral agreement to  
provide funding for construction of improvements at Broward County’s Fort  
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and to defease existing bonds, effective upon  
approval by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners; and authorize the  
28.  
Mayor and Clerk to execute.  
ACTION: (T-11:18 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0.  
COUNTY ATTORNEY  
MOTION TO APPROVE form agreement between Broward County and hearing officers  
for hearing officer services for a term of five (5) years, unless terminated earlier; to  
authorize the County Attorney to make any modifications that neither add unreasonable  
legal risk nor increase the County's financial obligations; and to authorize the County  
Attorney to execute same on behalf of the County.  
29.  
30.  
31.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION  
MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and TECO Peoples Gas  
for the installation and maintenance of a gas pipe and meter on a portion of County-owned  
property located at 1850 Eisenhower Boulevard and 1950 Eisenhower Boulevard in Fort  
Lauderdale for the Convention Center; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute  
same. (Commission District 7)  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved. (Scrivener's Error - See County Administrator's  
Report: Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary currently reads: Initial costs of $6,600... and  
should read: Initial costs of $5,600...)  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION TO DISCUSS negotiations between Broward County and Vital Pharmaceuticals,  
Inc. (d/b/a Bang Energy) for Solicitation No. PNC2121385F1 - Land Development  
Opportunity in Unincorporated Southwest Broward County.  
ACTION: (T-11:19 AM) Following discussion, the Board declared an immediate  
impasse. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional  
Material, dated April 20, 2021 submitted at the request of County Administration.)  
VOTE: 5-3. Commissioners Furr, Holness and Mayor Geller dissented.  
Vice-Mayor Udine abstained from voting and was out of the room during  
discussion and the vote.  
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS/BOARDS SECTION  
MOTION TO APPROVE appointment of Chief Albert A. Arenal to the Police and Criminal  
Justice Review Board in the category of “Sworn Law Enforcement Agency of a Municipal  
Police Agency.”  
32.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
COUNTY COMMISSION  
A. MOTION TO APPOINT NOMINEE Tracey Wekar-Paige to the Animal Care Advisory  
Committee.  
33.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
B. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-140 waiving Section 12.290(a) of the  
Broward County Administrative Code (“Administrative Code”) to allow Tracey  
Wekar-Paige to be appointed to the Animal Care Advisory Committee notwithstanding  
her involvement with an organization that would meet one of the prohibited membership  
categories described in Section  
(Commissioner Fisher)  
12.290(a)(1)-(9) of the Administrative Code.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION TO APPOINT NOMINEE Yvonne P. Virtue to the Unsafe Structures Board.  
(Commissioner Holness)  
34.  
35.  
36.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION TO DISCUSS Broward County Board of County Commissioners’ “Parking  
Garage”. (Commissioner Bogen)  
ACTION: (T-11:52 AM) Following discussion, Commissioner Bogen requested a  
courthouse status update at the next Commission Meeting. Vice-Mayor Udine  
requested that the MSD Investigative Report be removed from the "Parking  
Garage." (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional  
Material, dated April 20, 2021 submitted at the request of Commissioner Bogen.)  
MOTION TO DISCUSS future allocation of tax increment financing ("TIF") payments to  
Community Redevelopment Agencies ("CRAs") upon expiration of the applicable CRAs,  
including allocations to the Broward County Affordable Housing Trust Fund ("Trust Fund")  
and, pursuant to Policy 2.16.4 of the Broward County Comprehensive Plan, for economic  
development projects; and to provide direction to the County Administrator for utilization of  
the approved allocation in the development of proposed annual budgets for future fiscal  
years. (Mayor Geller)  
ACTION: (T-12:28 PM) Without objection, the Board deferred this item until the  
next Commission Meeting. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) (See  
Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated April 20, 2021 submitted at the request of  
the Office of Management and Budget.)  
A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-141 the title of which is as follows:  
(Sponsored by Commissioner Barbara Sharief and Cosponsored by Commissioner Mark  
D. Bogen) (deferred from April 6, 2021 - Item No. 69)  
37.  
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY,  
FLORIDA,  
SUPPORTING  
PARTICIPATION  
OF  
MINORITY-OWNED  
BUSINESSES IN BROWARD COUNTY’S BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND FAIR AND  
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE FOR BROWARD COUNTY CONTRACTS; AND  
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
B. MOTION TO DIRECT staff to develop a program for consideration by the Board that  
would include a vendor’s status as a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise (“LGBTBE”) by  
the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce as a point of information in County  
procurements, and to direct the Office of the County Attorney to draft an appropriate  
amendment to the Broward County Administrative Code upon staff’s development of the  
parameters of the referenced program.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-142 waiving Section 18.43(c) of the Broward  
County Administrative Code (“Administrative Code”) in order to consider renaming NW  
6th Court in the Broward Municipal Services District (“County Road”) in honor of Judge  
Zebedee Wright, a living person, and Dr. Kathleen C. Wright. (deferred from April 6,  
2021 - Item 94)  
38.  
ACTION: (T-10:53 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 8-1. Vice-Mayor Udine dissented.  
B. MOTION TO NOTE FOR THE RECORD that the Board of County Commissioners  
(“Board”) will consider the approval of a Resolution renaming the County Road in honor of  
Judge Zebedee Wright and Dr. Kathleen C. Wright at the meeting of the Board on  
Tuesday, June 1, 2021.  
(Item 38 B and C were taken up and voted on together.)  
ACTION: (T-11:00 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0.  
C. MOTION TO DIRECT County Administrator to solicit the input of at least three local  
municipalities, homeowners’ associations, or other appropriate community groups of the  
Board’s proposal to designate the County Road in honor of Judge Zebedee Wright and  
Dr. Kathleen C. Wright as required under Section 18.43(i) of the Administrative Code.  
(Commissioner Sharief)  
(Item 38 B and C were taken up and voted on together.)  
ACTION: (T-11:00 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0.  
A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution waiving Section 18.43(d) of the Broward County  
Administrative Code (“Administrative Code”) in order to consider renaming NW 8th Street  
in the Broward Municipal Services District (“County Road”) in honor of Congressman  
Alcee L. Hastings (“Congressman Hastings”) (deferred from April 6. 2021 - Item No.  
96).  
39.  
(Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, at the request of the sponsoring  
Commissioner, this item is being moved to the May 4, 2021 Commission Meeting.)  
B. MOTION TO NOTE FOR THE RECORD that the Board of County Commissioners  
(“Board”) will consider the approval of a Resolution renaming the County Road in honor of  
Congressman Hastings at the meeting of the Board on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.  
(Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, at the request of the sponsoring  
Commissioner, this item is being moved to the May 4, 2021 Commission Meeting.)  
C. MOTION TO DIRECT County Administrator to solicit the input of at least three (3) local  
municipalities, homeowners’ associations, or other appropriate community groups of the  
Board’s proposal to rename the County Road in honor of Congressman Hastings, as  
required under Section 18.43(i) of the Administrative Code. (Commissioner Holness)  
(Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, at the request of the sponsoring  
Commissioner, this item is being moved to the May 4, 2021 Commission Meeting.)  
A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution waiving Section 18.43(c) of the Broward County  
Administrative Code (“Administrative Code”) in order to consider renaming NW 6th Court  
in the Broward Municipal Services District (“County Road”) in honor of Judge Zebedee  
Wright, a living person, and Dr. Kathleen C. Wright. (deferred from April 6, 2021 - Item  
No. 97)  
40.  
(See Item Number 38.)  
B. MOTION TO NOTE FOR THE RECORD that the Board of County Commissioners  
(“Board”) will consider the approval of a Resolution renaming the County Road in honor of  
Judge Zebedee Wright and Dr. Kathleen C. Wright at the meeting of the Board on  
Tuesday, June 1, 2021.  
(See Item Number 38.)  
C. MOTION TO DIRECT County Administrator to solicit the input of at least three local  
municipalities, homeowners’ associations, or other appropriate community groups of the  
Board’s proposal to designate the County Road in honor of Judge Zebedee Wright and  
Dr. Kathleen C. Wright as required under Section 18.43(i) of the Administrative Code.  
(Commissioner Holness)  
(See Item Number 38.)  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-143 designating a portion of NW 7th Street in  
the Broward Municipal Services District in honor of Harry T. and Harriette Moore.  
(Commissioner Holness) (Deferred from April 6, 2021 - Item No. 95)  
41.  
42.  
ACTION: (T-11:02 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION TO CONTINUE DISCUSSION of the status of Broward County’s COVID-19  
Emergency Orders as vaccination rates increase, and to take appropriate action or  
provide appropriate direction to staff. (Mayor Geller) (Deferred from April 6, 2021 - Item  
No. 92)  
ACTION: (T-1:11 PM) Following discussion of Broward County's COVID-19  
Emergency Orders and discussion of Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material 42, dated  
April 20, 2021 submitted at the request of Mayor Geller, Commissioner Fisher  
made substitute motion to approve Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material 42, Chapter  
1, removing Number 2. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bogen.  
(Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
The motion failed.  
VOTE: 3-6. Commissioners Furr, Holness, Rich, Ryan, Sharief and Mayor Geller  
dissented.  
ACTION: (T-1:56 PM) Following discussion, the Board approved Yellow-Sheeted  
Additional Material 42, dated April 20, 2021 submitted at the request of Mayor  
Geller, comprising Chapter 1; Numbers 1 and 2.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-144 the title of which is as follows:  
43.  
(Commissioner Holness) (Deferred from April 6, 2021 - Item No. 98)  
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AFFIRMING ACCEPTANCE OF FAITHACTION ID CARDS FOR  
BROWARD COUNTY SERVICES; URGING ACCEPTANCE OF FAITHACTION ID  
CARDS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
(Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, The Board's consideration of this item will  
be based on the revised Resolution distributed as Additional Material, which  
reflects nonsubstantive changes to the wording in the second "Whereas" clause,  
Section 2 and Section 4.)  
ACTION: (T-2:06 PM) Approved as amended with Yellow-Sheeted Additional  
Material 43(3), dated April 20, 2021 submitted at the request of the Office of the  
County Attorney. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) (See Yellow-Sheeted  
Additional Material 43, 43(2) and 43(4), dated April 20, 2021 submitted at the  
request of Commissioner Holness, as well as Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material  
98, 98(2), 98(3), 98(4), 98(5), 98(6), 98(7) and 98(8), dated April 6, 2021 submitted at  
the request of Commissioners Holness, Furr, County Administration and the  
Office of the County Attorney.)  
VOTE: 9-0.  
MOTION TO APPROVE funding for Broward County Permanent Supportive Housing  
Program and authorize the County Administrator to take all required administrative and  
budget actions to fund the program. (Commissioner Holness) (Deferred from April 6, 2021  
- Item No. 99)  
44.  
ACTION: (T-11:54) Following discussion, the Board deferred this item to the May  
11, 2021 Budget Workshop for further discussion. Commissioner Sharief  
requested being a cosponsor to this item. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
(See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material 44, dated April 20, 2021 submitted at the  
request of County Administration and Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material 44(2),  
dated April 20, 2021 submitted at the request of Commissioner Sharief.)  
VOTE: 6-3. Commissioners Furr, Holness and Sharief dissented.  
MOTION TO DISCUSS Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Film and Television  
Commission (“Film Commission”), which is currently administered by the Greater Fort  
Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau. (Commissioner Sharief)  
45.  
ACTION: (T-3:04 PM) Following Board discussion, County Administration noted  
that they will be reaching out to Commissioners and bringing back a formal  
proposal for discussion at the May 11, 2021 Budget Workshop. (Refer to minutes  
for full discussion.) (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material 45, dated April 20,  
2021 submitted at the request of County Administration and Yellow-Sheeted  
Additional Material 45(2), dated April 20, 2021 submitted at the request of  
Commissioner Sharief.)  
MOTION TO APPROVE international travel on behalf of the Board of County  
Commissioners from May 23rd - May 28th, 2021 for Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness for  
the 2nd Global Business Summit and Expo 2021 taking place in Dubai. This trip is  
important as it will help to promote business and trade and encourage attendance at the  
46.  
2021 Broward County Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo  
(Commissioner Holness)  
(FITCE).  
(Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, at the request of the sponsoring  
Commissioner, this item is being withdrawn.) (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional  
Material, dated April 20, 2021 submitted at the request of Commissioner Holness.)  
MAYOR’S REPORT  
47.  
PROCLAMATIONS  
ACTION:  
(T-4:02 PM)  
Mayor Geller encouraged the Board to get their  
Proclamations in early. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
In response to Commissioner Holness, Mayor Geller noted that it is possible to  
present more than two Proclamations on lighter Commission Agenda days. (Refer  
to minutes for full discussion.)  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT  
48.  
GRANT  
ACTION:  
(T-4:24 PM)  
Deputy County Administrator Monica Cepero updated the  
Board that Broward County is the recipient of a $6.25 million grant to install a  
dedicated effluent supply line in Pompano Beach. (Refer to minutes for full  
discussion.)  
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA  
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.  
49.  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
COUNTY COMMISSION  
MOTION TO DISCUSS Preventative Health Care Tests available for Broward County  
Employees. (Commissioner Bogen)  
50.  
51.  
(At the request of the sponsoring Commissioner, this item is being moved to the  
May 4, 2021 Commission Meeting.)  
MOTION TO DIRECT County Administrator and the Office of the County Attorney to  
analyze protections that may be implemented to further guard against fraudulent filings in  
the Official Records of Broward County, and to recommend for future consideration by the  
Board any additional steps that should be taken to better protect against fraudulent filings,  
including development of an appropriate program or amendment of the Broward County  
Code of Ordinances or Administrative Code. (Commissioner Bogen)  
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)  
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
NON-AGENDA  
THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER FISHER  
52.  
53.  
54.  
55.  
ACTION:  
(T-3:53 PM)  
Commissioner Fisher thanked Wilton Manors Police Chief  
Paul O’Connell and Broward Sheriff’s Office Major Wayne Adkins for their years of  
public service. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER FISHER  
ACTION:  
(T-3:53 PM)  
Commissioner Fisher thanked the Florida Division of  
Emergency Management for mobile vaccination sites in Commissioner Fisher’s  
District. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER FISHER  
ACTION:  
(T-3:54 PM)  
Commissioner Fisher thanked all for serving with  
Prosperity Partnership, formerly known as Six Pillars.  
discussion.)  
(Refer to minutes for full  
CYBERSECURITY - COMMISSIONER FISHER  
ACTION:  
(T-3:54 PM)  
Commissioner Fisher referenced recent attacks relating to  
cybersecurity, and suggested the Board hold a Shade Session. (Refer to minutes  
for full discussion.)  
In response to Commissioner Fisher, County Attorney Andrew J. Meyers advised  
the Board that the County Attorney’s Office will further advise the Board after  
today. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
WELL WISHES - COMMISSIONER BOGEN  
ACTION: (T-3:55 PM) Commissioner Bogen expressed well wishes to County  
56.  
57.  
Administrator Bertha Henry. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
PLANNING COUNCIL APPOINTMENT - COMMISSIONER BOGEN  
ACTION:  
(T-3:55 PM)  
Commissioner Bogen noted that he will be making an  
appointment to the Planning Council at the next Commission Meeting.  
minutes for full discussion.)  
(Refer to  
RENTAL ASSISTANCE - COMMISSIONER HOLNESS  
58.  
ACTION: (T-3:56 PM) Commissioner Holness referenced the Rental Assistance  
Program; noting that information can be obtained at  
<https://www.broward.org/rentassistance/Pages/default.aspx>  
In response to Commissioner Holness, Deputy County Administrator Monica  
Cepero updated the Board as to website security issues that are currently being  
worked through. In further response to Commissioner Holness, Ms. Cepero noted  
that rental assistance can be provided for up to 15 months. (Refer to minutes for  
full discussion.)  
LAUDERHILL CITIZENSHIP ASSISTANCE DRIVE - COMMISSIONER HOLNESS  
59.  
60.  
ACTION:  
(T-3:58 PM)  
Commissioner Holness pointed out the Lauderhill  
Citizenship Assistance Drive on May 15th and May 16th of 2021. More information  
can be obtained by calling, 954 357-7009 or by emailing, DHolness@broward.org  
(Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
CRITICAL SUPPLIES NEEDED - COMMISSIONER HOLNESS  
ACTION:  
(T-3:59 PM)  
Commissioner Holness referenced the recent volcanic  
eruption in the Caribbean, noting that groups are working together to provide St.  
Vincent with critical supplies that are still needed. (Refer to minutes for full  
discussion.)  
FREE ASSISTANCE WITH INCOME TAX RETURNS - COMMISSIONER HOLNESS  
61.  
62.  
ACTION:  
(T-4:00 PM)  
Commissioner Holness noted that free assistance is  
available to help persons file income tax returns. For more information, call 954  
678- 6882. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
BROWARD  
SHERIFF’S  
OFFICE  
YOUTH  
LEARNING  
EDUCATING  
AND  
DEVELOPING (L.E.A.D.) CAMP - COMMISSIONER HOLNESS  
ACTION:  
(T-4:00 PM)  
Commissioner Holness pointed out that Broward Sheriff’s  
The L.E.A.D. Camp is an innovative  
Office Youth (L.E.A.D.) Camp is open.  
eight-week summer leadership program for ages 10 through 18 to help develop  
Broward County youth to be strong, responsible and civically-engaged young  
adults. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
FAMILY SUCCESS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION - COMMISSIONER HOLNESS  
63.  
ACTION:  
(T-4:01 PM)  
Commissioner Holness stated that the Family Success  
Administration Division is continuing its 12 days of Financial Empowerment Virtual  
Conference.  
To register, go to <https://www.broward.org/familysuccess/Pages/Welcome.aspx> .  
(Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
CYBERSECURITY - VICE-MAYOR UDINE  
64.  
65.  
ACTION:  
(T-4:04 PM)  
Vice-Mayor Udine referenced cybersecurity issues and  
echoed Commissioner Fisher’s remarks. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
ALAN B. LEVAN/NOVA SOUTHEASTERN BROWARD CENTER OF INNOVATION  
VICE-MAYOR UDINE  
-
ACTION:  
(T-4:07 PM)  
Vice-Mayor Udine encouraged the Board and staff to tour  
the Alan B. Levan/Nova Southeastern Broward Center of Innovation.  
minutes for full discussion.)  
(Refer to  
CONGRATULATIONS - COMMISSIONER SHARIEF  
66.  
67.  
ACTION:  
(T-4:08 PM)  
Commissioner Sharief congratulated Deputy County  
Administrator Monica Cepero for being recognized by Equality Florida as the 2021  
Recipient of the Voice of Equality Award. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION PORTAL  
SHARIEF  
-
COMMISSIONER  
ACTION:  
(T-4:09 PM)  
Commissioner Sharief spoke of the Emergency Rental  
Commissioner Sharief asked Deputy County  
Assistance Application Portal.  
Administrator Monica Cepero to provide information to the Board.  
minutes for full discussion.)  
(Refer to  
WORLD AIDS MUSEUM - COMMISSIONER SHARIEF  
68.  
69.  
ACTION:  
Documentary and Exhibit by Smiley Pool to help raise monies for the World Aids  
Museum. Commissioner Sharief encouraged contributions for educational  
(T-4:10 PM)  
Commissioner Sharief referenced the White Door  
programs offered by the World Aids Museum.  
discussion.)  
(Refer to minutes for full  
KRISTEN  
JACOBS  
NATURAL  
AREA  
AT  
HILLSBORO  
PINELAND  
-
COMMISSIONER SHARIEF  
ACTION: (T-4:11 PM)  
Commissioner Sharief expressed thanks to the Board for  
recognizing former County Commissioner Kristen Jacobs, acknowledging the  
renaming ceremony of Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area to Kristen Jacobs Natural  
Area at Hillsboro Pineland. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
MUSLIM HERITAGE MONTH - COMMISSIONER SHARIEF  
70.  
ACTION:  
(T-4:12 PM)  
Commissioner Sharief noted that she presented  
a
Proclamation to the Muslim Students Association and the Islamic Foundation of  
South Florida declaring the Month of April as American Muslim Heritage Month.  
Commissioner Sharief expressed appreciation on behalf of all and wished  
everyone peace, joy and prosperity. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
SOLID WASTE - COMMISSIONER FURR  
71.  
72.  
ACTION: (T-4:13 PM) Commissioner Furr thanked everyone who participated in a  
recent Solid Waste Meeting. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
SOUTHEAST FLORIDA TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL (SEFTC)  
FURR  
-
COMMISSIONER  
ACTION:  
(T-4:14 PM)  
Commissioner Furr commented that this week he will be  
presenting for (SEFTC) as relates to commuter rail.  
discussion.)  
(Refer to minutes for full  
SIX PILLARS - COMMISSIONER FURR  
73.  
74.  
ACTION:  
(T-4:15 PM)  
Commissioner Furr expressed appreciation for Six Pillars,  
noting the great work that is being done. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
RESILIENCY DASHBOARD - COMMISSIONER FURR  
ACTION:  
(T-4:16 PM)  
Commissioner Furr encouraged the Board to view the  
Resiliency Dashboard, which was just released by Broward County Environmental  
Division. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTEN - COMMISSIONER FURR  
75.  
76.  
ACTION:  
(T-4:16 PM)  
Commissioner Furr pointed out that the Countdown to  
In addition, Commissioner Furr noted that Broward  
Kindergarten is beginning.  
County Libraries and Broward County Schools are working in great partnership.  
(Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
RESOLUTIONS - COMMISSIONER FURR  
ACTION:  
Board passed in opposition to Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic  
Significance (M-CORES) and events occurring on the West Coast. Commissioner  
(T-4:17 PM)  
Commissioner Furr referenced a recent Resolution that the  
Furr pointed out that it has been repealed by the Florida Senate and recognized the  
importance of Resolutions. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
RESOLUTIONS - COMMISSIONER RICH  
77.  
78.  
ACTION:  
(T-4:18 PM)  
Commissioner  
Rich  
echoed  
Commissioner  
Furr’s  
comments as relates to Resolutions.  
In addition, Commissioner Rich recalled  
another Resolution passed by the Board, which had a positive impact for Bright  
Futures. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
MILLER LEGG - COMMISSIONER RICH  
ACTION: (T-4:20 PM) Commissioner Rich noted that she participated in a virtual  
event for the 55th Anniversary of Miller Legg in Broward County.  
Commissioner  
Rich pointed out that Miller Legg continues giving back to the community serving  
on many advisory boards, as well as is involved in community outreach. (Refer to  
minutes for full discussion.)  
VACCINES AND VACCINATIONS - COMMISSIONER RICH  
79.  
80.  
ACTION: (T-4:20 PM) Commissioner Rich referenced a newspaper article that she  
received during today’s Commission Meeting relating to vaccines.  
In part,  
Commissioner Rich read the newspaper article aloud, stressing the importance of  
vaccines and vaccinations. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
“I DID IT!” COVID-19 VACCINE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN - COMMISSIONER RICH  
ACTION: (T-4:22 PM) Commissioner Rich encouraged the Board to attend the “I  
did it!” COVID-19 Vaccine Education Campaign event to raise awareness and help  
reduce vaccine hesitancy. More information can be obtained at  
<https://ididitsfl.com/> (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
In response to the Board, County Attorney Andrew J. Meyers advised the Board  
as to specifics surrounding attendance and Board participation at the “I did it!”  
COVID-19 Vaccine Education Campaign event. (Refer to minutes for full  
discussion.)