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ACTION AGENDA

MEETING OF APRIL 8, 2014

(Meeting convened at 10:03 a.m., and adjourned at 12:38 p.m.)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Kristin Jacobs, District 2.

CALL TO ORDER was led by Mayor Barbara Sharief, District 8.

MOMENT OF SILENCE

In memory of Carlton B. Moore, former Fort Lauderdale Commissioner and political activist.

In memory of Chip North, Pompano Beach resident.

In memory of servicemen and women serving our country at home and abroad.

COMMISSIONER	DISTRICT	ATTENDANCE
Sue Gunzburger	6	Present
Dale V.C. Holness	9	Present
Kristin Jacobs	2	Present
Martin David Kiar	1	Present
Chip LaMarca	4	Present
Stacy Ritter	3	*Present
Tim Ryan	7	Present
Barbara Sharief	8	Present
Lois Wexler	5	Present

*Commissioner Ritter participated telephonically for the reconsideration of the Consent Agenda and portions of the Regular Agenda.

"BROWARD MEANS BUSINESS" MOMENT

Highlight of the coordinated efforts amongst Environmental Protection & Growth Management, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, (FEMA) and the public, surrounding new flood maps that may enable lower insurance costs to residents and businesses.

BROWARD BUSINESS RECOGNITION

Proclamation presented to Mojo Donuts located in Pembroke Pines, Florida.

CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made by Commissioner Gunzburger, seconded by Commissioner Holness and unanimously carried, to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Items 1 through 32. At the request of the Mayor, Regular Items 34, 37 and Supplemental Items 40 and 41 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The following items were withdrawn/deferred: 24, 26, 27 and 35.

The following items were pulled by the Board and considered separately: 8, 11, 16, 18, 26 and 27.

The following items were pulled by members of the public and considered separately: 26 and 28.

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BOARD APPOINTMENTS

1.

MOTION TO APPROVE Board Appointments

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A.

MOTION TO APPOINT David M. Esack to the Consumer Protection Board in the Category of Registered Voter. (Commissioner Gunzburger)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - County Attorney Memo of Qualification

B.

MOTION TO APPOINT Carmen Jones to the Children's Services Board. (Commissioner Holness)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved with the Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material dated April 8, 2014, submitted at the request of Commissioner Holness.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Additional Information - Agenda Item and County Attorney Letter

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

2.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-219 recommending that Project Cardinal be approved as a qualified applicant for participation in the Broward County Direct Cash/Job Creation Incentive Program, for Fiscal Years 2015 through 2018, based on the creation of 265 high-wage/high-skill jobs resulting in an estimated capital investment in Broward County of $2,800,000.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Project Cardinal Resolution

Exhibit 2 - Tax Payout Analysis

OFFICE OF MEDICAL EXAMINER AND TRAUMA SERVICES

3.

MOTION TO ACCEPT nominations of Dr. Peter Antevy, Bruce Caruso, Thomas DiBernardo, Walter Dix, Jerry Graziose, MaryEllen House, Vanessa Quiles, Anthony Stravino, and Brian Vermette for appointments to the Broward Regional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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COUNTY ATTORNEY

4.

MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Mayor and Clerk to execute a Satisfaction of Mortgage for a certain mortgage executed by Alvaro Gomez and Mariana Gomez dated September 24 1997, for the purpose of posting an appearance bond in the case of State of Florida v. Alvaro Gomez, Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Case No. 97-16715CF10A.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Proposed Satisfaction of Mortgage

REQUEST TO SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING

5.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-220 directing the County Administrator to publish notice of a public hearing to be held on April 22, 2014, at 2:00 P.M., to consider transmittal to designated State review agencies of a proposed amendment to the Broward County Land Use Plan map (PC 14-4), located in the City of Plantation, as an amendment to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan. (Commission District 5)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Proposed Resolution

Exhibit 2 - Draft Resolution

6.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-221 directing the County Administrator to publish notice of a public hearing to be held on April 22, 2014, at 2:00 P.M., to consider transmittal to designated State review agencies of a proposed amendment to the Broward County Land Use Plan map (PC 14-6), located in the City of Lauderdale Lakes, as an amendment to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan. (Commission District 9)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Proposed Resolution

Exhibit 2 - Draft Resolution

7.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-222 directing the County Administrator to publish notice of a public hearing to be held on April 22, 2014, at 2:00 P.M., to consider transmittal to designated State review agencies of a proposed amendment to the Broward County Land Use Plan text (PCT 14-2), revising the "Transit Oriented Development" in the city of Hollywood, as an amendment to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan. (Commission District 6)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Proposed Resolution

Exhibit 2 - Draft Resolution

8.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-223 directing the County Administrator to publish notice of a public hearing to be held on April 22, 2014, at 2:00 P.M., to consider approval of a Resolution approving and adopting changes to the Administrative Rules Document: Broward County Land Use Plan, creating a new Article 10 entitled "Rules for Implementation and Administration of Broward County Land Use Plan Policy 1.07.07," providing for intent, description of terms and county staff guidelines and review procedures for land use plan amendments subject to Policy 1.07.07; and providing for severability, inclusion in the Administrative Rules Document, and an effective date.

(This item was pulled by Commissioner Wexler.)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) (Scrivener’s Error – See County Administrator’s Report: Exhibit 1, Lines 2 and 10 currently states: Enactment of an Ordinance. Should state: Adopting a Resolution.) (Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, please be advised that in addition to the policy language regarding standardizing the local government studies for affordable housing, the Planning Council also adopted a standard "payment in lieu of" policy. This policy establishes a cost of $1 per square foot for the gross floor area for the proposed development. The "payment in lieu of" approach is available to the cities as an alternative for the mitigation options identified in Policy 1.07.07. This is not a requirement, but an alternative for the cities consideration. This can be found on Pages 5 and 6 of Exhibit A to the Resolution (option 2); option 1 was not approved.)

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

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Proposed Resolution

Exhibit 2 - Draft Resolution

9.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-224 directing the County Administrator to publish a Notice of Public Hearing to be held April 22, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room (Room 422), 115 South Andrews Avenue, Governmental Center, to consider an application from Fast Terminal Corp. for a one-year non-exclusive restricted cargo handler franchise to provide cargo handler services at Port Everglades, restricted to proprietary cargo handled on vessels owned or chartered by SC Line, S.A. and cargo that is “new business” as defined by Section 32.16.b.10 of the Broward County Administrative Code, for a one-year term commencing April 22, 2014 and ending April 23, 2015.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Agreement Summary

Exhibit 2 - Resolution

Exhibit 3 - Notice to Publish

Exhibit 4 - Franchise Agreement

Exhibit 5 - Application

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

HOUSING FINANCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

10.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-225 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, approving a Plan of Financing involving the issuance by the Housing Finance Authority of Broward County, Florida of its Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds (the “Bond”) in an aggregate face amount of not to exceed $250,000,000; approval of the bonds as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; approving the minutes of a public hearing in accordance with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; authorizing the proper Officers to do all things necessary or advisable; and providing an effective date for this Resolution.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - County Resolution

Exhibit 2 - HFA Resolution

Exhibit 3 - TEFRA Notice

Exhibit 4 - TEFRA Hearing Minutes

11.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-226 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, approving and authorizing the execution of the Agreement between the Housing Finance Authority of Broward County, Florida, and S. Davis & Associates, P.A., for audit services for the Housing Finance Authority's Single-family and Multi-family Mortgage Revenue Bonds; providing for severability, and an effective date.

(This item was pulled by Commissioner Wexler.)

ACTION: (T-10:26 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

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

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - County Resolution

Exhibit 2 - HFA Resolution

Exhibit 3 - Excerpt Minutes

12.

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-227 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida relating to the Housing Finance Authority of Broward County, Florida Mortgage Credit Certificate program; authorizing the exchange of $164,849,172 of single family Private Activity Bond allocation for $41,212,293 of Mortgage Credit Certificate authority; approving the form and authorizing the execution and delivery of Program Administration Guidelines; approving the form and authorizing the execution and delivery of Participation Agreements between the Authority and Lending Institutions desiring to participate in the program; authorizing certain Officials of the Authority to take all actions necessary in connection with the implementation of the program; approving the Mortgage Credit Certificate’s for purposes of Ordinance No. 79-41 and section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code; providing certain other findings and details with respect thereto; and providing an effective date.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - County Resolution

Exhibit 2 - HFA Resolution

Exhibit 3 - Excerpt Minutes

ENVIRONMENTAL LICENSING AND BUILDING PERMITTING DIVISION

13.

MOTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE use of the Loxahatchee Mitigation Bank by Ms. Leigh Young as a site for compensatory mitigation for additional forested wetland impacts associated with a single family home in the City of Parkland. (Commission District 3)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Mitigation Bank Agreement

Exhibit 2 - Bank Reservation Letter

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

ACCOUNTING DIVISION

14.

MOTION TO APPROVE more than five County employees from the same department to attend the same non-local event on the attached summary, in accordance with Volume 1 of the Administrative Code - Chapter 3, Part II, Section 3.10 - County Employee Travel.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Summary of Trip

Exhibit 2 - Memorandum from Libraries Dated 3-24-2014

15.

MOTION TO APPROVE travel outside the continental United States for the County employees on the attached summary, in accordance with Volume 1 of the Administrative Code - Chapter 3, Part II, Section 3.10 - County Employee Travel.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Summary of Trip

Exhibit 2 - Memorandum from Port Everglades Dated April 2, 2014

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For Public Works Department

16.

MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and Keith and Associates, Inc., for Consultant Services for Everglades Holiday Park Site Improvements, Request for Letters of Interest (RLI) No. R1075503R1, to provide design, permitting, bid and construction engineering services, in the total estimated not-to-exceed amount of $514,095, including $423,557 for basic services, $30,538 for reimbursables and $60,000 for optional services, with a time of performance of 1,288 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. (Commission District 1)

(This item was pulled by Vice Mayor Ryan.)

ACTION: (T-10:49 AM) Approved. The Board directed staff to incorporate more signage at Everglades Holiday Park, including educational information relating to the existing Andrews Avenue signage located in the Everglades. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) (Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, Exhibit B of the Agreement, pages 72 and 73 have been revised by adding the clarifier "MAX" in the first column of the Salary Cost tables for the sub-consultants Atkins, FAE and Traf Tech.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Agreement Summary

Exhibit 2 - Agreement

Exhibit 3 - Goal Compliance Memorandum dated April 4, 2013

17.

A. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low bidder, Providian Construction Group, LLC, a certified Small Business Enterprise, for the Job Order Contract, Bid No. T1144109B1, for the Facilities Management Division and various other County agencies, in the annual estimated amount of $250,000, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a maximum three-year potential estimated amount of $750,000. The initial contract period begins on the date of award and terminates one year from that date, contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

B. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low responsive, responsible bidder, Sagoma Construction Services Inc., a certified Small Business Enterprise, for the Job Order Contract, Bid No. T1144109B1, for the Facilities Management Division and various other County agencies, in the annual estimated amount of $250,000, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a maximum three-year potential estimated amount of $750,000. The initial contract period begins on the date of award and terminates one year from that date, contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

C. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low responsive, responsible bidder, SLM Engineering, Inc., a certified Small Business Enterprise, for the Job Order Contract, Bid No. T1144109B1, for the Facilities Management Division and various other County agencies, in the annual estimated amount of $250,000, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a maximum three-year potential estimated amount of $750,000. The initial contract period begins on the date of award and terminates one year from that date, contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

D. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Director of Purchasing to award one additional open-end contract to the next low responsive, responsible bidder for the Job Order Contract, Bid No. T1144109B1, for the Facilities Management Division and various other County agencies, in the annual estimated amount of $250,000, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a maximum three-year potential estimated amount of $750,000. The initial contract period begins on the date of award and terminates one year from that date, contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Bid Tabulation

Exhibit 2 - Goal Memorandum dated December 18, 2013

Exhibit 3 - User Concurrence Memorandum signed February 14, 2014

Exhibit 4 - User Concurrence Memorandum signed February 14, 2014

Exhibit 5 - User Concurrence Memorandum signed February 14, 2014

18.

MOTION TO NOTE FOR THE RECORD Emergency Open-End Contract to Triangle Services of Florida, Inc., for Janitorial Services for the Broward County Judicial Complex, Solicitation No. R1226007PX, in the estimated monthly amount of $117,000 for the Facilities Management Division and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for three years for an estimated three-year amount of $4,212,000, for a potential total estimated contract amount of $4,446,000. The initial contract period began on February 17, 2014 and shall terminate on June 25, 2014.

(This item was pulled by Commissioner LaMarca item.)

ACTION: (T-10:46 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Request for Emergency Purchase Order-Janitorial Services

For Transportation Department

19.

MOTION TO ESTABLISH Qualified Vendors List for Transit Stops and Shelter Facilities, Solicitation No. V1206404B1, with responsive, responsible firms listed on Exhibit 1, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to add or delete vendors. The Qualified Vendors List will start on the date of establishment and terminate two years from that date with no available renewals.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Solicitation Response Sheet

Exhibit 2 - Goal Memorandum dated December 11, 2013

Exhibit 3 - User Concurrence Memoranda signed March 6, 2014 and March 3, 2014

RECORDS, TAXES, AND TREASURY DIVISION

20.

A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-228 authorizing cancellation of warrants from Central Account No. 2079940003785, Tax Refund Account No. 2000044269850, and Tax Redemption Account No. 2090002760916 due to having a stale date, being unclaimed, or not being negotiated.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-229 authorizing cancellation of warrants from Central Account No. 2079940003785, and Tax Refund Account No. 2000044269850 due to being lost or stolen. Checks have been reissued.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Warrants Resolution

Exhibit 2 - Warrants Resolution

Exhibit 3 - Warrants Memorandum dated March 5, 2014

HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS DIVISION

21.

A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2014-230 of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, approving a Homeless Prevention Grant from the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) in the amount of $60,903 for Fiscal Year 2014; authorizing the County Administrator to execute the Grant Agreement with DCF and amendments to said Agreement relating to time extensions; authorizing the County Administrator administrative and budgetary actions, and to implement project changes that do not increase the total award amount; and providing for severability and an effective date.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

B. MOTION TO ADOPT unanticipated revenue Resolution No. 2014-231 in the amount of $60,903 from date of execution through June 30, 2014, within the Human Services Small Grant Fund (8014), TANF Homelessness Prevention 2013.

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Resolution

Exhibit 2 - Budget Reso

Exhibit 3 - Award Notice

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QUASI-JUDICIAL CONSENT HEARING

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION DIVISION

22.

DISCUSSION: of plat entitled “Wendy’s Oakland Park” (022-MP-13). (Commission District 4)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved the plat subject to staff’s recommendations as outlined in the Development Review Report.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Development Review Report

23.

DISCUSSION: of plat entitled “North Federal 2650” (030-MP-13). (Commission District 4)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved the plat subject to staff’s recommendations as outlined in the Development Review Report.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Development Review Report

24.

DISCUSSION: of plat entitled “Palm Cove” (015-MP-13). (Commission District 9)

(Deferred to November 18, 2014, or sooner, to study consistency with the recorded Declaration of Restrictive Covenants related to Land Use Plan Amendment PC 06-29.)

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Development Review Report

25.

DISCUSSION: of New Findings of Adequacy for a plat entitled “Royal Atlantic” (003-MP-03). (Commission District 4)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved the plat subject to staff’s recommendations as outlined in the Development Review Report.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Development Review Report

26.

DELEGATION: Susan P. Motley regarding request to amend the plat note on the Metropica Plat (057-MP-07). (Commission District 1)

(This item was pulled by Commissioner Kiar and members of the public.)

(The Board voted on Items 26 and 27 together.)

ACTION: (T-10:52 AM) Following discussion, the Board deferred this item to Tuesday, April 22, 2014. The Board directed staff to reach out to the City of Plantation so as to allow the City of Plantation to weigh in on this item. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ritter was inaudible at the time of the vote.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 – Staff Report

27.

DELEGATION: Jeff Hodapp regarding request to amend the non-vehicular access line on the Metropica Plat (057-MP-07). (Commission District 1)

(This item was pulled by Commissioner Kiar and members of the public.)

(The Board voted on Items 26 and 27 together.)

ACTION: (T-10:52 AM) Following discussion, the Board deferred this item to Tuesday, April 22, 2014. The Board directed staff to reach out to the City of Plantation so as to allow the City of Plantation to weigh in on this item. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ritter was inaudible at the time of the vote.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 – Staff Report

28.

DELEGATION: Edward Naclerio, Jr. regarding request to amend the plat note on Villages at Tivoli (180-MP-81). (Commission District 4)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved per staff's recommendations. (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated April 8, 2014, submitted at the request of Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department.)

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

(A member of the public pulled this item.)

ACTION: (T-11:15 AM) Approved per staff's recommendations. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated April 8, 2014, submitted at the request of Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department.)

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ritter was inaudible at the time of the vote.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 – Staff Report

Additional Material - Information

29.

DELEGATION: Daniel A. Fee regarding request to amend the plat note on the Berman Stirling Plat (087-MP-97). (Commission District 7)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved per staff's recommendations.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Exhibit 1 – Staff Report

30.

DELEGATION: Daniel A. Fee regarding request to amend the non-vehicular access line on the Berman Stirling Plat (087-MP-97). (Commission District 7)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved per staff's recommendations.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Exhibit 1 – Staff Report

31.

DELEGATION: James McLaughlin regarding request to amend the plat note on Griffin Pointe (004-MP-07). (Commission District 7)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved per staff's recommendations.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Exhibit 1 – Staff Report

32.

DELEGATION: James McLaughlin regarding request to amend the non-vehicular access line on Griffin Pointe (004-MP-07). (Commission District 7)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved per staff's recommendations.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Exhibit 1 – Staff Report

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DELEGATION

33.

DELEGATION: John Casbarro

ACTION: (T-11:19 AM) Following the Board hearing the Delegation Request by John Casbarro and Cal Crow surrounding their initiative to reduce juvenile crime, the Board suggested that Mr. Casbarro and Mr. Crow contact Broward Sheriff's Office, Children's Services Council, Broward County School Board and the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

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Exhibit 1 - Delegation Request

Exhibit 2 - Reply Letter

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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For Finance and Administrative Services Department

34.

MOTION TO APPROVE final ranking of the qualified firms for Request for Proposals (RFP) No. R1170501P1, Master Banking Services; the ranked firms are: 1 – Wells Fargo Bank N.A.; 2 – TD Bank N.A.; and authorize staff to proceed with negotiations.

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 – Scoring Sheets and Tally

Exhibit 2 – Three Question Matrix and Reference Checks

For Public Works Department

35.

MOTION TO APPROVE final ranking of the qualified firms for Request for Proposals (RFP) No X1159616P1, Architectural/Engineering Services for the Seaport Engineering and Construction Division; the ranked firms are: 1 – BEA Architects, Inc.; 2 – Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, Inc.; 3 – Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc.; 4 – DeRose Design Consultants, Inc.; 5 – Kosinski Architecture, Inc., and authorize staff to proceed with negotiations.

(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, Commissioner Ritter requested that this item be deferred until the Tuesday, April 22, 2014 Commission Meeting.) (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material submitted at the request of Finance and Administrative Services Department.)

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Presentations Ranking Voting Tally

Exhibit 2 - LSN Government Affairs Objection Letter March 7, 2014

Exhibit 3 - Response to Objection Letter - LSN Government Affairs

Additional Material - Information

COUNTY ATTORNEY

36.

MOTION TO ADOPT  Resolution No. 2014-232 directing the County Administrator to furnish a certified copy of this adopted Resolution to the Supervisor of Elections of Broward County, Dr. Brenda Snipes, on or before June 16, 2014, so that the referendum item reauthorizing the Children's Services Council of Broward County can be placed on the November 4, 2014, general election ballot.

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014, THE BROWARD COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION, TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO RETAIN THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL OF BROWARD COUNTY SO THAT IT WILL CONTINUE EXISTING AS A DISTRICT WITH VOTER-APPROVED TAXING AUTHORITY UNTIL DISSOLVED PURSUANT TO LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ACTION: (T-11:34 AM) Approved, as amended, amending the verbiage in Exhibit A, Line 9 of the Resolution to read, "...... and shall not subsequently be subject to reauthorization by referendum" instead of "unless and until it is dissolved as provided by law."  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated April 8, 2014, submitted at the request of Commissioners Gunzburger and Wexler.)

VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Ritter was not present at the time of the vote.

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Exhibit 1 - Copy of Proposed Resolution

Additional Material - Information

Additional Material - Information

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

37.

MOTION TO AMEND 2014 Broward County Board of County Commissioners' meeting schedule to reflect changes to the April and June schedules.

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - 2014 Amended Calendar

38.

MAYOR'S REPORT

A. "WALK FOR EDUCATION"

ACTION: (T-12:21 PM ) Mayor Sharief reported that she and Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank Ortis participated in the "Walk for Education" at CB Smith Park, wherein $4,000 was raised for the Adult Literacy Program for the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center in Pembroke Pines. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

B. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATES DIPLOMATIC OUTREACH PROGRAM

ACTION: (T-12:22 PM ) Mayor Sharief reported that Broward County Libraries Division hosted approximately 30 participants in the United States Department of State Diplomatic Outreach Program, wherein representatives toured library branches learning of the Youth and Teen Services Program. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

C. CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES CELEBRATION

ACTION: (T-12:22 PM) Mayor Sharief reported that she attended a City of Pembroke Pines Celebration, as the City of Pembroke Pines celebrates 54 years. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

D. AFRICAN-AMERICAN ACHEIVERS AWARD FOR BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

ACTION: (T-12:23 PM) Mayor Sharief reported that she is honored to receive the African-American Achievers Award for Business and Entrepreneurship from JM Family Enterprises on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. As part of this award, JM Family Enterprises will donate $10,000 to a charity of Mayor Sharief’s choice to the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center. Mayor Sharief thanked Commissioner Ritter for nominating her. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

E. OFFICE OF ECONOMICS AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND THE PURCHASING DIVISION’S FREE MONTHLY WORKSHOPS

ACTION: (T-12:23 PM) Mayor Sharief reported that the Office of Economics and Small Business Development and the Purchasing Division are promoting free monthly workshops, with an upcoming series designed for entrepreneurs that want to expand their business. The next workshop is scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., at the Governmental Center. In addition, a seminar is being held to inform businesses as to financing opportunities in conjunction with “Broward Means Business,” on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at the Miramar Branch Library. More information can be obtained by calling (954) 357-6400. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

F. SIXTH ANNUAL EGG-A-PALOOZA AT MIRAMAR REGIONAL PARK

ACTION: (T-12:24 PM) Mayor Sharief extended invitation to everyone to attend the Sixth Annual Egg-A-Palooza at Miramar Regional Park on Saturday, April 19, 2014, from 10:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

A. NATURESCAPE BROWARD WORKSHOPS

ACTION: (T-12:24 PM) County Administrator Bertha Henry reported that NatureScape Broward will be offering workshops on Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center, as well as on Thursday, April 24, 2014, at Fern Forest Nature Center. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

B. SPECIAL DOGGIE EGG HUNT

ACTION: (T-12:25 PM) County Administrator Bertha Henry reported that Broward County Parks Department and Broward County Animal Care are holding a Special Doggie Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, 2014, at Easterlin Park from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Funds that are raised will go to Animal Care to assist with the Adoption Program. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

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SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA

COUNTY COMMISSION

40.

MOTION TO APPROVE sending of a letter to support the Youth Ambassadors Program’s application for grant funding from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. (Mayor Sharief)

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - Email from Nova Southeastern University

41.

MOTION TO NOMINATE Marilyn Soltanipour to the School Oversight Committee. (Commissioner Wexler)

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Approved.

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

ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) The Board reconsidered the Consent Agenda for Item 28. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Ritter voted in the affirmative telephonically.

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Attachments

Exhibit 1 - County Attorney Qualification Memo

NON-AGENDA

42.

SUPPORT FOR GILDA’S CLUB-COMMISSIONER LAMARCA

ACTION: (T-12:25 PM) Commissioner LaMarca noted that he supported Gilda’s Club again this year and recently “went over the edge” of the B Ocean Hotel in Fort Lauderdale. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

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43.

RELAY FOR LIFE-COMMISSIONER LAMARCA

ACTION: (T-12:26 PM) Commissioner LaMarca noted that he recently supported Relay for Life. Record fundraising was achieved of over $120,000. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

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SECOND ANNUAL MAYORS’ SUMMIT-COMMISSIONER LAMARCA

ACTION: (T-12:26 PM) Commissioner LaMarca commented that he will be attending the Second Annual Mayors’ Summit on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

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THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK TO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DR. SCOTT G. MILLER-COMMISSIONER LAMARCA

ACTION: (T-12:26 PM) Commissioner LaMarca thanked Chief Financial Officer Dr. Scott Miller and wished him luck in his endeavors in Pasadena, California. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE-COMMISSIONER KIAR

ACTION: (T-12:27 PM) Commissioner Kiar thanked everyone for their condolences and friendship during the mourning of his mother’s passing. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

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HAPPY PASSOVER AND HAPPY EASTER-COMMISSIONER GUNZBURGER

ACTION: (T-12:28 PM) Commissioner Gunzburger wished everyone a Happy Passover and a Happy Easter. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

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PROUD OF THE GATORS VICE MAYOR RYAN

ACTION: (T-12:28 PM) Vice Mayor Ryan commented that he is proud of the Gators for staying together for four years. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.).

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49.

POINT ALLOCATION FOR RFP EVALUATION CRITERION-COMMISSIONER HOLNESS

ACTION: (T-12:29 PM) As relates to the Board's recent Action surrounding point allocations for RFP evaluation criterion, Commissioner Holness raised concern as to feedback that he has received relating to contractors potentially seeking work in Miami-Dade County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

In response to Commissioner Holness, County Administrator Bertha Henry pointed out the County’s reciprocal agreement and the relationship with Miami-Dade County. Ms. Henry noted that staff can reach out to Miami-Dade County to ensure there are no adverse impacts. Ms. Henry noted that in the event of an adverse impact, an item will come before the Board for consideration. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

Commissioner Holness asked Ms. Henry to look at impacts and bring information back to the Board. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

Commissioner Wexler expressed that she is looking forward to an analysis coming back for the Board’s consideration. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

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50.

DILLARD HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM-COMMISSIONER HOLNESS

ACTION: (T-12:35 PM) Commissioner Holness noted that Dillard High School’s Robotics Team is the first and oldest Robotics Team in existence in the State of Florida with 30 students and five mentors. Dillard High School Robotics Team recently became the champions of the 2014 Regional Peachtree Regional qualifier. Call (561) 313-3437 for mentorship opportunities. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

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51.

SPRING HEALTH FAIR-COMMISSIONER HOLNESS

ACTION: (T-12:37 PM) Commissioner Holness noted that Lauderhill Manors Early Learning and Family Resource Center is holding a free Spring Health Fair. More information can be obtained by calling (754) 321-1581. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

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