MAYOR'S REPORT
A. FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (FAC) AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE (DJJ)
ACTION: (T-10:22 AM) Mayor Sharief attended the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Legislative Day Conference. Issues surrounding the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) have been raised; FAC has requested a joint meeting with the Board. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
B. PORT EVERGLADES ASSOCIATION EVENT
ACTION: (T-10:23 AM) Mayor Sharief performed moderator duties at the Port Everglades Association Annual Economic Engine Report luncheon. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
C. KUDOS - GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Mayor Sharief recounted a recent experience while visiting Canada. A Canadian resident wanted to know why she was not staying in “Hi, Hi, Sunny, Sunny.” (Referencing the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau “Hello Sunny” ad campaign.) (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
D. WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE
ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Mayor Sharief took part in a panel of the Women’s Empowerment Conference at Nova Southeastern University. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
E. AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE ACT
ACTION: (T-10:24 AM) Mayor Sharief discussed the large numbers of people trying to apply on the deadline date (March 31, 2014) for health insurance under the Affordable Healthcare Act. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
F. RESPONSE TO COMMISSIONERS HOLNESS’ AND GUNZBURGER’S COMMENTS
ACTION: (T-10:41 AM) Mayor Sharief expressed concern regarding the comments made by Commissioners Holness and Gunzburger regarding County contracts and requested that staff review this issue and report back to the Board. County Administrator Bertha Henry advised the Board that staff is in the process of reviewing this matter and will report their findings to the Board at a future date. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
G. BROWARD MEANS BUSINESS COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
ACTION: (T-10:42 AM) Mayor Sharief offered thanks to Mr. Sandy McDonald and his staff regarding his assistance with community based Broward Means Business workshops. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) |