MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-441 authorizing conveyance to the City of Hallandale Beach by quit claim deed a parcel of land not suitable for further development that escheated to Broward County for delinquent real estate taxes; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute quit claim deed and recordation of same. (Commission District 8)

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved. 

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-443 authorizing conveyance to the City of Fort Lauderdale by quit claim deeds two parcels of land not suitable for further development that escheated to Broward County for delinquent real estate taxes; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute quit claim deeds and recordation of same. (Commission District 9)

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved. 

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-445 authorizing conveyance to the City of Tamarac by quit claim deeds two parcels of land not suitable for further development that escheated to Broward County for delinquent real estate taxes; and authorize Mayor and Clerk to execute quit claim deeds and recordation of same. (Commission District 3)

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved. 

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-447 accepting a Drainage Easement located at North Course Lane in Pompano Beach from Palm Aire Associates Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership at no cost to the County; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute and authorize recordation of same. (Commission District 2)

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved. 

VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-450 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, authorizing Fiscal Year 2018-2019 appropriation and disbursement of Florida Department of Law Enforcement ("FDLE") Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant ("Byrne JAG") funds to service providers in the amount of $612,489 and Broward County funds in the amount of $53,582 for a total amount of $666,071; authorizing the County Administrator to execute grant agreements with FDLE upon receipt; authorizing the County Administrator to execute the service providers' agreements and to take all necessary administrative or budgetary actions to implement the agreements; and providing for severability and an effective date.

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved. 

VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2018-451 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida providing revenue within the Edward Byrne Grant Fund in the amount of $666,071, commencing November 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019 for the purpose of providing support services to youth.

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved. 

VOTE: 9-0.

C. 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:

A. MOTION TO APPROVE Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of the Army and Broward County concerning the provision of funds pursuant to Section 2106 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to the Port Everglades Department in the amount of $171,000 for eligible maintenance dredging activities; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved. 

VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2018-452 within the Port Everglades Capital Fund to appropriate revenue in the amount of $171,000 for the purpose of performing eligible maintenance dredging at Port Everglades.

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved. 

VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE subgrant agreement between Broward County and the Florida Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $115,806 to support Broward County's emergency management and preparedness program from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019; authorize the mayor to execute the Agreement; and authorize the County Administrator to execute contracts, addenda, any amendments or revisions to the approved contracts; and to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions for the implementation of the grant award; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved. (Scrivener’s Error – See County Administrator’s Report: Currently reads: A.  MOTION TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE... the County Administrator to execute contracts, addenda, any amendments or revisions to the approved  contracts... Should read:   A.   MOTION TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE... the County Administrator to execute contracts, addenda, any amendments or revisions to the approved contracts subject to review of and approval by the Office of the County Attorney...

Summary Explanation/Background: Per County Attorney's Office, should be amended to include the following: "will be subject to review of and approval by the Office of the County Attorney.")

VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2018-455 in the amount of $115,806 within the Emergency Management Grant Fund for the purpose of supporting Broward County's emergency management functions.

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved. 

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-458 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422, Broward County Governmental Center, to receive public input and adoption of a proposed Resolution amending Sections 41.04 of 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 PARATRANSIT SERVICES; AMENDING SECTION 41.04 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TO CLARIFY THE FARE FOR ADA PARATRANSIT TRIPS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an amendment to Chapter 1, Article XVI, of the Broward County Code of Ordinances ("Ordinance"), regarding the number of members that constitutes a quorum for the Medical Marijuana Advisory Board, to revise the current requirement that a majority of the total membership shall constitute a quorum to allow a majority of appointees (rather than total members) to constitute a quorum.

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contracts to multiple vendors under the State of Florida Alternate Contract Source No. 55101500-ACS-17-1, for Books and Non-Print Library Materials and Related Ancillary Services, for the Libraries Division, in the estimated Fiscal Year 2019 amount of $6,700,000, for the remainder of the initial Contract term through May 31, 2020, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract, as renewed by the State of Florida, for two one-year periods. The initial contract shall begin on the date of award and shall terminate on May 31, 2020.

(Commissioner Rich pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved.  (Scrivener's Error - See County Administrator's Report: Delete the last sentence in the “Why is Action Necessary” section.) (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Rich abstained from voting. 

B. MOTION TO ESTABLISH Qualified Vendors List for Copyright Materials and Subscriptions and authorize the Director of Purchasing to add or delete vendors. The Qualified Vendors List will begin on November 1, 2018 and will terminate five years from that date.

(Commissioner Rich pulled this item.)

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved.  (Scrivener's Error - See County Administrator's Report: Delete the last sentence in the “Why is Action Necessary” section.) (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Rich abstained from voting. 

MOTION TO APPROVE Participation Agreement, pursuant to the State of Florida, Department of Financial Services Agreement, between Broward County and American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., for American Express Card authorization and acceptance across County agencies, in the estimated amount annually of $300,000 through the duration of the agreement; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. The Participation Agreement begins upon execution by the Board and shall continue for the duration of the State of Florida Contract No. D0988 (including extension thereto), unless earlier terminated. The current term of the State of Florida Contract No. D0988 is through September 10, 2020.

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and RS&H, Inc., for Continuing Engineering Services for Transportation and General Civil Engineering Projects, Request for Proposals (RFP) No. PNC2114364P1, for an initial three-year term, in the maximum not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000 annually, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to execute individual Work Authorizations in amounts up to $500,000, and renew the Agreement for two one-year periods, for a five-year maximum not-to-exceed amount of $5,000,000; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. The initial term of the Agreement will begin upon the date of execution and terminate three years from that date.

(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, this item was withdrawn for further staff review.)
 
B. MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and HDR Engineering, Inc., for Continuing Engineering Services for Transportation and General Civil Engineering Projects, Request for Proposals (RFP) No. PNC2114364P1, for an initial three-year term, in the maximum not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000 annually, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to execute individual Work Authorizations in amounts up to $500,000, and to renew the Agreement for two one-year periods, for a five-year maximum not-to-exceed amount of $5,000,000; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. The initial term of the Agreement will begin upon the date of execution and terminate three years from that date.

(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, this item was withdrawn for further staff review.)

MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVAL of a plat entitled Altman Development Miramar (030-MP-17). (Commission District 8) (Deferred from September 13, 2018 - Item No. 22)

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved the plat subject to staff’s recommendations as outlined in the Development Review Report.

VOTE: 9-0.
 

MOTION TO AMEND Broward County Board of County Commissioners' calendar to reflect changes to the October schedule.

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

A. MOTION TO APPROVE Grant Agreement for project 18-LSTA-B-02 between Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners for, and on behalf of, the Broward County Library, effective upon full execution through September 30, 2019 in the amount of $81,733 with $182,200 in County in kind matching funds, for "Project Welcome" that will provide services that welcome newcomers and English language learners to Broward County; authorizing the County Administrator to take all administrative or budgetary actions; and delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute same.

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2018-459 in the grant fund for the Libraries Division in the amount of $263,933 to fund the Project Welcome project.

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND FILE Office of the County Auditor’s Annual Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2018 - 2019.

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO CONSIDER adoption of a Resolution No. 2018-461 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)
 

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-463 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, authorizing the Director of the Transportation Department to submit a Grant Application to the Federal Transit Administration for Federal Grant Program funds pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Section 5339(C), for Low Or No Emissions Competitive Federal Grant Program based on our notification of award in the amount of $2,250,000; and authorize the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the grant.

(Regular Item 38 and Supplemental Item 45 were heard and voted on concurrently.)

ACTION:  (T-10:58 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and Stiles Pirtle Joint Venture, for Managing General Contractor for Cruise Terminals 2 and 4 Parking Garage Improvements, Request for Proposals (RFP) No. PNC2114814P1, for the Port Everglades Department, in the total estimated guaranteed maximum price of $117,979,172, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved. 

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO APPROVE Final Regional Mobility & Transportation Enhancements Initiative ("Transportation Surtax Plan") developed collaboratively and inclusive of municipal project funding; placed on the November Ballot pursuant to Florida Statute 212.055(1)(d) and codified within Section 311/2-71, et seq., Broward County Code of Ordinances, and; audited pursuant to the requirements of Ch. 2018-118, Laws of Florida.

ACTION:  (T-10:35 AM)  Approved as amended with Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated October 9, 2018, submitted at the request of County Administration.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0.

MAYOR'S REPORT

 

A. JOINT MEETING SOUTH FLORIDA AND THE TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL

 

ACTION:  (T-3:04 PM)  Mayor Furr reported that there is a Joint Meeting of the South Florida and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of the Governmental Center. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

B.  ANNUAL "BROWARD READS FOR THE RECORD"

ACTON:  (T-3:04 PM)  Mayor Furr reported that the Annual "Broward Reads for the Record" event will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018.  Mayor Furr noted that 40,000 books are expected to be handed out. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

C.  NATIONAL CENTER FOR FAMILY LEARNING

ACTION: (T-3:05 PM)  Mayor Furr pointed out that Broward County was happy to host the National Center for Family Learning Conference on September 24, 2018.  This conference is designed to eradicate poverty through educational solutions. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

D.  DIGITAL DIRECT LIBRARY CARDS

ACTION:  (T-3:05 PM)  Mayor Furr noted that 40,000 students are utilizing the digital direct library card, which is used by the library and the School Board.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

MOTION TO APPROVE fixed contract to the awarded vendor, Build Your Dream Motors, Inc. (BYD), from the State of Georgia Contract No. 99999-001-SPD0000138-0008; Supplemental Mass Transit and Transportation Related Vehicles and Related Equipment and Accessories; for the purchase of 15 forty-foot, low floor, heavy-duty all-electric transit buses to include diagnostic equipment, spare parts and training for the Transit Division, in the total amount of $13,096,121.

(Regular Item 38 and Supplemental Item 45 were heard and voted on concurrently.)

ACTION:  (T-10:58 AM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO REAPPOINT NOMINEE Dr. Cyril Blavo for reappointment at-large to the Broward Regional Health Planning Council. (Vice-Mayor Bogen)

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION:  (T-10:32 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 9-0.

MOTION TO DISCUSS actions taken by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ("Wells Fargo"), regarding its willingness to have business relationships with political candidates who advocate for expanded patient access to medical marijuana and might receive campaign contributions from lobbyists for the medical marijuana industry. (Commissioner Geller)

ACTION:  (T-12:10 PM) Following discussion, the Board requested giving Wells Fargo a two-week deadline to provide explanation as to a Memorandum and policy for future discussion by the Board. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 7-0.  Commissioner Rich and Vice-Mayor Bogen were not present during the vote.

ACTION:  (T-12:13 PM) Vice-Mayor Bogen requested being shown voting in the affirmative. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

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

 

MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft a proposed Resolution amending Chapter 41.01 of the Broward County Administrative Code to provide for free bus fares, with proof of voter identification, on November 3rd, 2018 during early voting for the 2018 county-wide general election. (Mayor Furr)
 

ACTION:  (T-2:36 PM)  Approved.  The Board requested that outreach be provided to the public as to free bus fares, as well as requested ridership comparisons.  (Scrivener’s Error – See County Administrator’s Report: Currently reads: Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary: The average Saturday fare total collected is $43,000.  Should read: Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary:  The average Saturday fare total collected is $43,000 on fixed-route bus, and $2,366 on Paratransit.)  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  

VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Rich was not present during the vote.