MAYOR'S REPORT
A. BOARD APPOINTMENT
ACTION: (T-4:34 PM) Mayor Furr appointed Commissioner Ryan to a Board that will be working on the Governmental Center Working Group. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
B. CONGRATULATIONS
ACTION: (T-4:34 PM) Mayor Furr congratulated all local campaign candidates throughout Broward County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
C. CONGRATULATIONS
ACTION: (T-4:34 PM) Mayor Furr congratulated Lamar Fisher. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
D. RESOURCES
ACTION: (T-4:35 PM) Mayor Furr referenced recent attention on Broward County. Mayor Furr suggested authorizing the County Administrator to dedicate security resources that may be needed. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Mayor Furr, Commissioner Udine expressed support for additional security resources, if needed. Commissioner Udine pointed out recent negative media coverage, and destruction of the Broward County "brand." In addition, Commissioner Udine noted that after a recount has been performed, he will be asking County Auditor Robert Melton to audit the Broward Supervisor of Elections Office with an operational audit. Further, Commissioner Udine expressed the need to restore public confidence in elections. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Mayor Furr and Commissioner Udine, Commissioner Holness expressed that some false accusations have been made, and that facts need to be obtained to move forward. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
E. TRANSPORTATION SURTAX
ACTION: (T-4:41 PM) Mayor Furr thanked staff for their work relative to educating the public as to the Transportation Surtax. Mayor Furr especially thanked Assistant County Administrator Gretchen Cassini for her work. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
ACTION: (T-4:42 PM) In addition to Mayor Furr's comments, County Administrator Bertha Henry extended appreciation to Ms. Cassini and her team, as well as thanked the Board for their support. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
F. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION, (MPO)
ACTION: (T-4:43 PM) Mayor Furr reminded the Board that the whole Board will now be members of the MPO Board. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
G. CONGRATULATIONS
ACTION: (T-4:44 PM) Mayor Furr congratulated Broward County as a whole, as for the sixth year in a row, Broward County has won more National Association of Counties Awards in the country than most. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
H. SOUTHEAST FLORIDA CLIMATE SUMMIT
ACTION: (T-4:44 PM) Mayor Furr reported that the Southeast Florida Climate Summit held a very good meeting. Mayor Furr extended thanks to the Environmental Planning Group for their work. Mayor Furr reported that a commitment was made for the four counties to put together a legislative agenda together. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
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