CONSENT AGENDA
 

MOTION TO APPROVE Board Appointments

MOTION TO APPOINT Rex Hardin to the Broward County Planning Council. (Commissioner LaMarca)

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved with Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated September 25, 2018, submitted at the request of Commissioner LaMarca.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement of Lease between Broward County and Bobby’s Landing, LLC, for a Fixed Base Operation at North Perry Airport, effective upon Board approval and terminating on the last day of the Lease's 35th year; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved, as amended, with Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated September 25, 2018, submitted at the request of the Aviation Department.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to Billboard License Agreement between Broward County and Outfront Media, LLC f/k/a CBS Outdoor, LLC, at Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to modify the compensation to Broward County, to permit an upgrade of the equipment, and to extend the termination date from April 30, 2019, to April 30, 2028; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-421 supporting the West Cypress Creek Road improvement project in partnership with the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Florida Department of Transportation to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety along West Cypress Creek Road from Powerline Road to the South Florida Rail Corridor, at no cost to the County. (Commission District 9)

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO APPROVE Memorandum of Agreement between the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association (FADAA) and Broward County, for the provision of education, screening and administration of extended-release injectable naltrexone (VIVITROL) to treat eligible individuals participating in Broward Addiction Recovery Division's (BARC's) Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, in the estimated annual amount of $138,464 reimbursement to the County, effective October 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 (with one-year renewal terms upon mutual written agreement); authorizing the Mayor to execute same; authorizing the County Administrator to execute renewals and amendments to the Agreement that include funding increases not to exceed a total amount of $207,696, subject to approval of the same by the Office of the County Attorney; authorizing the County Administrator to take all administrative and budgetary actions related to the Agreement.

ACTION: (T-10:57 AM)  Approved. (Scrivener’s Error – See County Administrator’s Report: Exhibit 1, Agreement Summary Box 15 currently reads: for Convenience: 30 days written notice from either party. Should read: 30 days written notice from FADAA and 120 days written notice from County.)

VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2018-423 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida (Board), providing revenue within the Substance Abuse Service Grant Fund in the amount of $138,464 for the provision of VIVITROL treatment for eligible individuals participating in BARC’s MAT program. This amount is an estimated annual reimbursement.

ACTION: (T-10:57 AM)  Approved. (Scrivener’s Error – See County Administrator’s Report: Exhibit 1, Agreement Summary Box 15 currently reads: for Convenience: 30 days written notice from either party. Should read: 30 days written notice from FADAA and 120 days written notice from County.)

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE Agreement No. 18-CP-CSA-BGC-01 between Broward County and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, Inc., for the provision of youth program services at the County-owned Reitman and Carver Ranches Facilities from August 17, 2018 and October 1, 2018, respectively, through September 30, 2023 (with two optional five-year renewal terms), in the estimated amount of $1,673,725 for August 17, 2018, through September 30, 2019; authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorizing the County Administrator to take all administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement.

(Commissioner LaMarca pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-11:15 AM)  Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to execute Agreements for the provision of financial stability services between Broward County and the following agencies: 1) Hispanic Unity of Florida, Inc. (in the amount of $125,000), 2) Urban League of Broward County, Inc. (in the amount of $125,000), and 3) Arc Broward, Inc. (in the amount of $50,000), beginning October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019, with four one-year optional renewal terms, using the approved Human Services Department's standard Unit of Service agreement form; and authorizing the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement each Agreement contingent upon Board adoption of the Fiscal year 2019 budget.

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE Second Amendment to the Agreement between Broward County and Cartaya and Associates, Architects, P.A., for Consultant Services for Terminal 2 and Terminal 4 Parking Deck Expansion and Roadway Improvements, Request for Proposals (RFP) No. R2111178P1, to increase basic services by a lump sum amount of $510,000, and increase reimbursable expenses by a not-to-exceed amount of $6,000, for a new total contract value not to exceed $5,689,000; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Transportation Disadvantaged Local Program Administrative Support for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 in the amount of $59,893; and authorize the Mayor to execute. The term of this Agreement is retroactive to July 1, 2018, and will end on June 30, 2019.

(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, Signature Pages have been received.)

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved with Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated September 25, 2018, submitted at the request of the Transportation Department.

VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO APPROVE Local Program Administrative Support Grant Application for State Fiscal Year 2019 in the amount of $59,893, and authorize the County Administrator to execute the Application and Agreement with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (FCTD); authorizing the County Administrator to furnish additional information as requested and to take any necessary administrative or budgetary actions to implement the Agreement. The grant agreement will be effective from date of execution to June 30, 2019.

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.  (Scrivener's Error - See County Administrator's Report: Motion B currently reads: Local Program Administrative Support Grant Application for State Fiscal Year..., and should read: Local Program Administrative Support Grant and Grant Agreement for State Fiscal Year...)

VOTE: 9-0.

C. MOTION TO RECOGNIZE AND ACCEPT additional $192,664 in Trip & Equipment Grant funding with FCTD for State Fiscal Year 2019 for a total grant amount of $4,922,883, which includes State Funding to the County of $4,430,595; authorizing County Matching funds (10% of the total grant value) in the amount of $492,288 cash; authorizing the County Administrator to execute the grant and to take any necessary administrative or budgetary actions to implement the Agreement.

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

D. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2018-424 in the amount of $59,893 within the State Operating Grant Fund for State Fiscal Year 2019 Local Program Administrative Support grant funding.

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

E. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2018-425  in the amount of  $192,664 within the State Operating Grant Fund for State Fiscal Year 2019 FCTD Trip & Equipment grant funding.

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE Fiscal Year 2019 Position Cap of 6,001 pursuant to Section 20.8 of the Administrative Code.

(Commissioner LaMarca pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-11:19 AM)  Approved.  The Board asked that information be provided to the Board as to 2007-2009 Position Caps.

VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO APPROVE grant agreement in the amount of $10,000 from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (“ASPCA”), to the County on behalf of the Animal Care and Adoption Division of the Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department, for the purpose of defraying the costs related to the continued implementation of the Dogs Playing For Life play-group enrichment program, in support of lifesaving efforts by the Division.

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO APPROVE delegation for signature of the grant agreement, and any potential amendments to the grant agreement which do not increase the total funding amount above $10,000, to the Animal Care and Adoption Division Director or designee.

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

C. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2018-427 within the ASPCA Grant Fund in the amount of $10,000 for the purpose of promoting lifesaving efforts at the shelter.

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE use of Housing Finance Authority funds as Local Government Contribution for Broward County affordable housing projects submitted to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (“FHFC”), via the solicitation outlined within the 2018/2019 FHFC Requests For Application (“RFA”s), and authorize future HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds or other available County affordable housing resources to replace the Housing Finance Authority of Broward County (the “HFA”) reserve funds, up to $3,000,000, if one or more local projects are selected by the FHFC.

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO AWARD open-end contracts to low responsive, responsible bidder, The Tools Man, Inc., a certified County Business Enterprise, for Group 1, and low bidder, Empire Pipe Orlando, LLC, for Group 2, for Water Meters, Bid No. OPN2116366B1, for Water and Wastewater Services, in the annual estimated amount of $489,493, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a three-year potential estimated amount of $1,468,479. The initial contract period shall begin on the date of award and will terminate one year from that date.

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low responsive, responsible bidder, The Tools Man, Inc., a certified Small Business Enterprise, for Street Light Luminaires, Bid No. OPN2115816B1, for the Traffic Engineering Division, in the annual estimated amount of $289,083, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a three-year potential estimated amount of $867,249. The initial contract period shall begin on the date of award and will terminate one year from that date.

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVAL of a plat note amendment to the Tamarac Market Place (060-MP-83). (Commission District 3)

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved per staff's recommendations.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND FILE Office of the County Auditor’s Audit of Driver and Vehicle Information Database Usage by the Risk Management Division. - Report No. 18-28.

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance amending the Broward County Comprehensive Plan to adopt Broward County Land Use Plan amendment PCNRM 18-1, to update the Wetlands Map of the Natural Resource Map Series, the substance of which is as follows:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AMENDING THE WETLANDS MAP OF THE NATURAL RESOURCE MAP SERIES OF THE BROWARD COUNTY LAND USE PLAN; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ACTION:  (T-11:40 AM)  Filed proof of publication and enacted the Ordinance to become effective as provided by law. 

VOTE: 9-0.
 

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-428  of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, granting renewal of a nonexclusive franchise to Triumvirate Environmental Services, Inc., for a five-year term to provide vessel oily waste removal services at Port Everglades, from October 14, 2018, through October 13, 2023; providing for franchise terms and conditions; and providing for severability and an effective date.

ACTION:  (T-12:16 PM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0.
 

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-430 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, granting a nonexclusive franchise to SOS Security LLC for a one-year term to provide marine terminal security services at Port Everglades, from September 25, 2018, through September 24, 2019; providing for franchise terms and conditions; and providing for severability and an effective date.

ACTION:  (T-12:16 PM)  Approved.

VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner LaMarca was out of the room during the vote.

MOTION TO CONSIDER award of a renewal Class 2 - ALS ("Advanced Life Support") Transfer Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to Pompano Beach Fire Rescue.

ACTION:  (T-12:17 PM)  Approved.

VOTE: 7-0.  Commissioner Geller abstained from voting and was out of the room during the vote. Commissioner LaMarca was out of the room during the vote. 

A. MOTION TO OPEN Public Hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) relating to the issuance of one or more series of tax-exempt industrial development revenue bonds, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $100,000,000, for financing the cost of acquisition, construction and equipping of certain wastewater/sewerage facilities and solid waste disposal facilities, including functionally related and subordinate facilities, of Florida Power & Light Company.

ACTION:  (T-12:19 PM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.
 

B. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-431 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida (“County”), approving the issuance of Broward County, Florida, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Florida Power & Light Company Project), in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $100,000,000, for financing the cost of acquisition, construction and equipping of certain wastewater/sewerage facilities and solid waste disposal facilities, including functionally related and subordinate facilities, (collectively, the “Project”) of Florida Power & Light Company (“FPL”) within the meaning of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; approving FPL’s application for issuance of the bonds; approving the form of, and authorizing the execution and delivery of, a Memorandum of Agreement between the Company and FPL, specifying terms and details for the issuance and sale of said bonds; declaring the County’s official intent to seek reimbursement for certain expenditures made or to be made with respect to the Projects by FPL from the proceeds of the bonds; authorizing the negotiated sale of the bonds; and providing for an effective date.

ACTION:  (T-12:19 PM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO CONSIDER adoption of a Resolution No. 2018-433 Amending the Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows:

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO PORT EVERGLADES TARIFF NO. 12; AMENDING CHAPTER 42, EXHIBIT 42.A, OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE"), AMENDING THE RATES FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AT PORT EVERGLADES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ACTION:  (T-12:23 PM)  Approved. 

VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO APPROVE Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the post-storm Segment III Rehabilitation Project in substantially the form attached as Exhibit 1 and authorize the County Administrator to take any and all necessary actions required for execution subject to final review and approval as to form by the Office of County Attorney. (Commission Districts 6 and 7)

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.  (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated September 25, 2018, submitted at the request of Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department.)

VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO APPROVE Certification of Lands with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the post-storm Segment III Rehabilitation Project in substantially the form attached as Exhibit 2 and authorize the County Administrator to take any and all necessary actions required for execution subject to final review and approval as to form by the Office of County Attorney. (Commission Districts 6 and 7)

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.  (Scrivener's Error - See County Administrator's Report: Strike reference to Motion B and Exhibit 2.  Staff intends to submit an agenda item to address Motion B and Exhibit 2 for an October Commission Meeting.)

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to the Agreement between Broward County and South Florida Community Care Network, LLC, D/B/A Community Care Plan (CCP) for the provision of Administrative Management Services for Self-Insured Group Health and Pharmacy Insurance Coverage and Benefits for Broward County employees, retirees, COBRA participants, survivors and their eligible dependents adding a High Deductible Health Plan under Community Care Plan Narrow Network for calendar year 2019, and providing a new funding structure for pharmacy fees and costs; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. The contract period for the renewal will be effective January 1, 2019 for a one-year term, subject to two remaining one-year renewals.

ACTION;  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.  (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated September 25, 2018, submitted at the request of Finance and Administrative Services Department.)

VOTE:  8-0.  Commissioner Sharief abstained from voting and was out of the room during the vote. 

MOTION TO APPROVE Interlocal Agreement among Broward County, the City of Hollywood ("City"), and the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same, on the condition that the City and the CRA execute the Interlocal Agreement with no substantive changes within 30 days after approval of this item; and to authorize the County Administrator to approve any nonsubstantive changes to the Interlocal Agreement requested by the City or the CRA, subject to review by the County Attorney as to the legal sufficiency of any proposed changes.

ACTION:  (T-2:28 PM)  Approved, as amended, with Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated September 25, 2018, submitted at the request of Commissioner Geller relative to Affordable Housing, Exhibit 1, (No. 1) to include the language of “subject to restrictive covenants comparable to the existing County Code." )  (Refer to minutes for full discussion)

VOTE:  7-0. Commissioners LaMarca and Sharief were out of the room during the vote.  
 
ACTION:  (T-3:21 PM)  Approved, as amended, adding additional language in Affordable Housing, Exhibit 1, (No. 4.) “Limited to 15 percent of monies received under this program.“  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 8-1. Commissioner Sharief voted no.
 
ACTION:  (T-3:52 PM)  Approved, as amended, in Affordable Housing, Exhibit 1, (No. 6) with the insertion of “other Affordable Housing Programs approved in writing by the County Administrator.”  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 5-4.  Commissioners Bogen, LaMarca, Sharief and Udine voted no.
 
ACTION:  (T-4:21 PM) Approved with the Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated September 25, 2018, submitted at the request of Mayor Furr.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0.
 
ACTION:  (T-4:23 PM) Approved as amended.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE:   7-2. Commissioners Holness and Sharief voted no.

(See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material submitted at the request of Commissioner Rich and the City of Hollywood.)

 

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
 

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-437 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of the Governmental Center to consider adoption of a proposed Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows:
 
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE ANIMAL CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AMENDING SECTION 12.290 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE") TO MODIFY THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT CATEGORY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

(Sponsored by Commissioner Michael Udine)

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO CONSIDER enactment of an Ordinance, the title of which is as follows (deferred from September 13, 2018 - Item No. 59):
 
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO ZONING NOTICES; AMENDING SECTIONS 39-27, 39-38, 39-42, AND 39-44 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"); PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS, QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS, AND ORDERS RELATED TO REZONINGS, VARIANCES, ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS, AND APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 

(Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Mark D. Bogen)

ACTION:  (T-12:24 PM)  Filed proof of publication and enacted the Ordinance to become effective as provided by law with Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated September 25, 2018, submitted at the request of Commissioner Geller and the County Attorney’s Office, and as stated by the County Attorney.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Sharief was not present.
 
B. MOTION TO CONSIDER adoption of a Resolution No. 2018-438 the title of which is as follows (deferred from September 13, 2018 - Item No. 59): 

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO LICENSING OF SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FACILITIES; AMENDING SECTION 27.170 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE"), PROVIDING NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LICENSING OF SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FACILITIES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 

(Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Mark D. Bogen)

ACTION:  (T-12:46 PM)  Approved as amended with Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated September 25, 2018, submitted at the request of Commissioner Geller and the County Attorney’s Office, and as stated by the County Attorney.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Sharief was not present.
 

MOTION TO CANCEL County's business relationship with Wells Fargo due to the bank's history of defrauding customers and its apparent decision to discontinue business relationships with political candidates advocating for expanded patient access to medical marijuana. Decisions about implementing the termination process will be left to the discretion of Broward County’s Chief Financial Officer. (Commissioner Bogen) (Deferred from September 13, 2018 - Item No. 74)

ACTION:  (T-4:37 PM)  Commissioner Bogen withdrew this item. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-439  approving the allocation of $7,500 to the City of Fort Lauderdale from the Safe Parks and Land Preservation Bond Program funds (“Park Bond Funds”); approving the allocation of $7,500 to the City of Lighthouse Point from the Park Bond Funds; approving the agreement between Broward County and the City of Fort Lauderdale to allocate Park Bond Funds for the financing of the 9/11 Memorial at the Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and approving the agreement between Broward County and the City of Lighthouse Point to allocate Park Bond Funds for the financing of playground equipment in Dan Witt Park in Lighthouse Point, Florida. (Commissioner LaMarca)

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION:  (T-10:57 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO APPROVE Broward County Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) currently scheduled for Wednesday, October 17, 2018, through Thursday, October 18, 2018, at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center, as an annual County-sponsored event, and authorize the Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) to solicit co-sponsorships greater than $30,000 for each annual FITCE consistent with the expenditures listed on Exhibit 3. Any change in the County’s level of participation would require the item to return to the Board for future consideration.

ACTION:  (T-4:53 PM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO APPROVE Increase financial support for FITCE 2018 in the amount of $17,818 to account for an increase in FITCE’s budget.

ACTION:  (T-4:53 PM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

C. MOTION TO APPROVE additional one-time financial support in the amount of $12,800 to support the attendance of former Latin American Presidents at the Global Peace Foundation, Presidential Reception which will be held at FITCE 2018. (Commissioner Holness)

ACTION:  (T-4:53 PM)

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO DISCUSS applicability of the County Business Enterprise (CBE) 25% minimum participation goal requirement to projects financed by the Transportation Surtax, if approved by the electorate. (Commissioner Sharief)

(Item Numbers 69 and 70 were heard concurrently.)

ACTION:  (T-4:40 PM)  Following discussion the Board voted:

VOTE:  9-0.