MAYOR'S REPORT
A. CONGRATULATIONS
ACTION: (T-12:53 PM) Mayor Sharief congratulated Commissioner LaMarca for receiving an Outstanding Leadership Award for Beach Restoration and Preservation from the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
B. DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER
ACTION: (T-12:53 PM) Mayor Sharief reported that Broward County has its first Disaster Recovery Center, which opened in the City of Sunrise. The Disaster Recovery Center will be open seven days per week from 8:00 a.m., - 8:00 p.m., until further notice. The Disaster Recovery Center will assist Broward County residents with applying for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
C. ROUND TABLE ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
ACTION: (T-12:53 PM) Mayor Sharief reported that the Broward County Commission on the Status of Women will be hosting a Round Table on Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, from 5:00 p.m., - 7:00 p.m., at Broward County Governmental Center. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
D. FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
ACTION: (T-12:54 PM) Mayor Sharief noted that she recently attended the Florida Association of Counties Policy Conference in Orlando, Florida. In part, meetings included Federal Policies, Finance and Tax Administration, as well as Health and Public Safety. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
E. ALLIANCE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM
ACTION: (T-12:53) Mayor Sharief reported that the Alliance Business Development Team recently met and discussed major expansion plans. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
F. NATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY
ACTION: (T-12:55 PM) Mayor Sharief noted that she recently participated in National Walk to School Day. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
G. WHEELABRATOR'S OPEN HOUSE
ACTION: (T-12:55 PM) Mayor Sharief noted that she recently attended Wheelabrator's Open House, as well as toured their facility. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
H. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES - RURAL CAUCUS
ACTION: (T-12:55 PM) Mayor Sharief noted that she attended the National Association of Counties - Rural Caucus. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
I. FALL SYMPOSIUM MEETING
ACTION: (T-12:55 PM) Mayor Sharief pointed out that she recently attended a Fall Symposium Meeting in Texas. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
J. WORLD PRIDE 2021
ACTION: (T-12:55) Mayor Sharief reported that she recently participated with the Convention & Visitors Bureau as relates to trying to obtain the bid for World Pride 2021. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
K. FISCAL YEAR 2018 CAPITAL PROJECTS AND CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES WORKSHOP
ACTION: (T-12:56 PM) Mayor Sharief noted that she will be in attendance at the Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Projects and Contracting Opportunities Workshop. The Workshop Series will continue in January, 2018. For more information, contact the Office of Economic and Small Business Development. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
L. WOMEN OF TOMORROW'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
ACTION: (T-12:56 PM) Mayor Sharief reported that she will be attending the Women of Tomorrow's 20th Anniversary Celebration. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
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