"BROWARD MEANS BUSINESS" MOMENT

On behalf of the Board, Mayor Sharief recognized and presented a Proclamation to Offerdahl’s Off-The-Grill.

CONSENT AGENDA
 

A motion was made by Commissioner Bogen, seconded by Commissioner Holness and unanimously carried, to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Items 1 through 29.  At the request of the Mayor, Regular Items 35, 38, 40, 41, and Supplemental Items 45 and 46 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.

The following items were withdrawn/deferred: 23 and 30.

The following item was pulled by the Board and considered separately:  14.

The following items were pulled by the public and considered separately: 7, 9, 14, and 15.

MOTION TO APPROVE Board Appointments

MOTION TO APPROVE increase in Allowance Accounts for Contract No. Z1145017C1 with Tutor Perini Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Venture for the Terminal 4 Apron Expansion at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, for additional work associated with the demolition and construction of the apron pavement area, in the maximum not-to-exceed amount of $6,000,000, increasing the allowance amount from $14,666,750 to $20,666,750, for a revised total Agreement amount of $53,995,968; and authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute same.

ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE ten-year License Agreement between Broward County and Targa Downstream LLC for Bulk Petroleum Product Pipelines at Port Everglades, to commence on October 9, 2017; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE Memorandum of Agreement Between Port Everglades Pilots, Inc. and Broward County to reimburse the cost of Portable Pilot Units and related equipment and training in an amount not to exceed $62,716 to enhance navigation safety at Port Everglades; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO AMEND Fiscal Year 2017 Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) budget to reallocate funds within the existing BSO budget, and to authorize the County Administrator to execute all administrative and budgetary actions necessary to implement these changes.

ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE Settlement Agreement with Williams Hatfield & Stoner, Inc. n/k/a Tetra Tech, Inc., and Developers Surety and Indemnity Company in the case of Broward County v. BMA Construction, Inc., et al., 17th Judicial Circuit Court Case No. 13-014214.03.

(A member of the public pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-10:55 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE Settlement Agreement, including costs and attorney's fees, in the case of Jasmine Ledgister v. Broward County, United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, Case No.: 16-cv-62799-JAL.

(A member of the public pulled this item.)
 
ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-484 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on November 7, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., to consider enactment of an Ordinance adopting a Small Scale land use plan amendment to the Broward County Land Use Plan of the Broward County Comprehensive Plan, PC 17-11, located in the City of Pompano Beach (Commission District 4), the substance of which is as follows:

AN ORDINANCE OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A SMALL SCALE AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AMENDING THE BROWARD COUNTY LAND USE PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-486 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of a Public Hearing to be held on November 7, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., to consider adoption of a proposed Resolution amending the Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows:

AN RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE BROWARD COUNTY PLANNING COUNCIL; AMENDING SECTION 40.5 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("CODE"); AMENDING PROCESSING FEES FOR THE BROWARD COUNTY PLANNING COUNCIL; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-488 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of the Governmental Center to consider enactment of a proposed Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO TAXATION; AMENDING SECTION 31½-16 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE") BY LEVYING AN ADDITIONAL ONE PERCENT (1%) TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX AS A HIGH TOURISM IMPACT COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR A CERTIFIED COPY TO BE SENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 

(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)
 

(Commissioner LaMarca and a member of the public pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-10:59 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)   (See the Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated Tuesday, October 17, 2017, submitted at the request of the Office of the County Attorney.)
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the City of Miramar for the Broward Redevelopment Program (BRP) Shirley Branca Park Band Shell project, to extend the ILA termination date six months to April 30, 2018; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 8)  

ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2017-490 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, approving and authorizing a Subordination Agreement of Existing Land Use Restriction Agreement relating to the Land Use Restriction Agreement dated as of June 1, 2001 executed in connection with the Housing Finance Authority of Broward County, Florida’s (the "HFA") $11,000,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Pembroke Villas Project), Series 2001A and its $625,000 Taxable Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Pembroke Villas Project), Series 2001B; approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of certain other documents in connection therewith; and providing an effective date. (Commission District 8)

ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO AWARD fixed contract to low bidder, AUM Construction, Inc., for Intersection Improvements at Sunrise Blvd and Satin Leaf Way/White Seahorse Way, Bid No. A2113967C1, for the Highway Construction and Engineering Division, in the total amount of $513,035, which includes an allowance for permits and unforeseen conditions in the amount of $10,000, to be completed in 98 calendar days from the issuance of the Second Notice to Proceed, contingent upon the receipt and approval of performance and payment guaranty; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the same. (Commission Districts 1 and 5)

ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO APPROVE reasonable source designation for Environmental Equipment Services, LLC, for Replacement Ruhrpumpen Deep Injection Well Pump with 800 HP GE Motor for Water and Wastewater Services.

ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO AWARD fixed contract to reasonable source, Environmental Equipment Services, LLC, for Replacement Ruhrpumpen Deep Injection Well Pump with 800 HP GE Motor, Solicitation No. Y2114959Q1, for Water and Wastewater Services, in the total amount of $347,782.

ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO AWARD fixed contract to low bidder, MBR Construction, Inc., for Construction of Sunview Park Community Center, (BMSD) Bid No. N2112987C1, for the Highway Construction and Engineering Division, in the amount of $1,036,715, which includes allowances in the amount of $10,000, to be completed within 240 calendar days from the Project Initial Date listed in the Second Notice to Proceed, contingent upon the receipt and approval of insurance, and performance and payment guaranty; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 7)

ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO APPROVE cancellation of warrants from Central Account No. xxxxxxxxx3785, Tax Refund Account No. xxxxxxxxx9850, Tax Redemption Account No. xxxxxxxxx0916, and Self Insurance Account No. xxxxxxxxx0518, due to having a stale date, being unclaimed, or not being negotiated.

ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO APPROVE cancellation of warrants from Central Account No. xxxxxxxxx3785, Tax Refund Account No. xxxxxxxxx9850, and Self Insurance Account No. xxxxxxxxx0518, due to being voided. Checks have been reissued.

ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE Grant-In-Aid Agreement between Broward County and the Florida Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers, Inc. (FNCAC), in the amount of $522,789 beginning July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018,  with two one-year option periods to renew, for the purpose of providing advocacy and mental health services to child victims of sexual violence and abuse and their non-offending family members served at the Nancy J. Cotterman Center  (NJCC) as well as community outreach and system coordination with the Office of the State Attorney and local Law Enforcement Officials; authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorizing the County Administrator to execute amendments which do not increase the total funding amount above $577,789; authorizing the County Administrator to execute renewal options subject to approval of the same by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorizing the County Administrator to take any necessary budgetary and administrative actions needed to implement the Agreement.

ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2017-491 in the Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Grant In Aid Fund to appropriate revenue in the amount of $522,789 for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 with the Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers Grant for the purpose of providing services to victims of sexual assault and child abuse at NJCC.

ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

C. MOTION TO APPROVE two full-time new grant positions pending award of the grant. These positions will expire at the conclusion of the grant.

ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO CONSIDER approval of Lessor's Consent to Assignment of Amended Lease from Colorado Boxed Beef Co. to CBBC Real Estate Holdings, Inc. and Consent to Encumber Leasehold Interest. This is the first of two public hearings. No action required at this time. The second public hearing will be held on November 7, 2017.

ACTION:  (T-11:10 AM)  No Board action taken.  Continued until the second Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

A. MOTION TO OPEN Public Hearing relating to the issuance of Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2017 (AMT), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $400,000,000 for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

ACTION:  (T-11:13 AM)  Following public comment and Board discussion, the Board moved the agenda.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
B. MOTION TO ADOPT Series Resolution No. 2017-493 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, authorizing the issuance of the County’s not exceeding $400,000,000 Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2017 (AMT), for the purpose of providing funds, together with other available moneys, to pay a portion of the cost of the Series 2017 Project, such bonds to be issued as additional bonds under Resolution No. 2012-320, adopted on May 8, 2012, Amending and Restating Resolution No. 82-A-2, adopted on November 9, 1982, as previously amended and supplemented (the “ASR Bond Resolution”); determining the form and certain details of said bonds; delegating to the County Administrator the determination of certain matters and details concerning said bonds; designating certain Passenger Facilities Charges as "Available Revenues" and irrevocably committing the same for the payment of certain bonds; authorizing the negotiated sale of said bonds and the execution and delivery of a Purchase Contract; authorizing the distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement; authorizing the execution and delivery of an Official Statement; approving uncertificated, book-entry only registration of said bonds with The Depository Trust Company; delegating to the County Administrator authority to negotiate and obtain a municipal bond insurance policy to insure all or a portion of said bonds and to execute and deliver any related agreements; delegating to the County Administrator authority to negotiate and obtain a reserve product and to execute and deliver any related agreements; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate; providing for the application of bond proceeds; confirming the appointment of the Trustee, Bond Registrar And Paying Agent; providing for the appointment of a financial printer for the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement; approving the issuance of said Bonds for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; authorizing proper officials to do all things deemed necessary in connection with the issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds; and providing an effective date.

ACTION:  (T-11:22 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 9-0.

DELEGATION: Michael Anderson

ACTION:  (T-11:25 AM)  The Board heard the Delegation Request of Michael Anderson pertaining to the misuse of public records.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

MOTION TO APPROVE final ranking of the qualified firm for Request for Proposals (RFP) No. A2114410P1, Airport Ramp Control Services; the single ranked firm is Robinson Aviation (RVA), Inc., the incumbent service provider, and authorize staff to proceed with negotiations, contingent upon no protest received.

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)
 
(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, Minutes from the October 13, 2017, Evaluation Committee Meeting for Airport Ramp Control Services are available on the Purchasing Division website:  http://www.Broward.Org/Purchasing/Pages/Repository.aspx.) 

ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County; Broward County Property Appraiser; Broward County Sheriff; Broward County Supervisor of Elections; Housing Finance Authority of Broward County, Florida; Health Facilities Authority of Broward County, Florida; and RSM US LLP for Request for Proposals (RFP) No. R2112554P2, External Audit Services for the Office of the County Auditor, for a five-year term in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,198,190; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, signature pages have been received.)

ACTION:  (T-11:30 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  (See the Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated Tuesday, October 17, 2017, submitted at the request of the Finance and Administrative Services Department and the Office of the County Auditor.) 
 
VOTE: 7-2.  Commissioner Holness and Vice Mayor Furr voted no.

A. MOTION TO DRAW categories for appointment of members to the Medical Marijuana Advisory Board (MMAB).

ACTION:  (T-12:44 PM)  The Board drew categories for appointments of members to the Medical Marijuana Advisory Board (MMAB).  Staff drew categories on the behalf of Commissioner Holness and Mayor Sharief.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

B. MOTION TO DISCUSS and provide direction to staff regarding whether MMAB at-large appointments shall be part of the rotation process or selected through the at-large nomination process.

ACTION:  (T-12:58 PM)  Following Board discussion, the Board directed staff that the Medical Marijuana Advisory Board (MMAB) at-large appointments will be selected through the at-large nomination process.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 7-0.  Commissioner Holness and Mayor Sharief were not present during the vote.

MOTION TO APPOINT Lisa Lutoff-Perlo to the Broward Cultural Council. (Commissioner Geller)

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)
 
ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPOINT Larry Goehrig to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. (Commissioner Udine)

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)
 
ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

MAYOR'S REPORT
 

MOTION TO AMEND 2017 Broward County Board of County Commissioners' meeting schedule to reflect changes to the October and November schedules.

ACTION:  (T-1:19 PM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 6-0.  Commissioners Holness, LaMarca and Mayor Sharief were not present during the vote.

MOTION TO NOMINATE Commissioner Grace Solomon for appointment to the Community Action Agency Advisory Board. (Commissioner Udine)

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)
 
ACTION:  (T-10:49 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 9-0.

OPIOID CRISIS IN BROWARD COUNTY – COUNTY ATTORNEY ANDREW MEYERS

ACTION:  (T-1:21 PM)  County Attorney Andrew Meyers referenced comments made by Commissioner Udine and advised that staff were in the process of writing a memo (for distribution to the Board) regarding the opioid crisis.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)