ACTION AGENDA MEETING OF OCTOBER 9, 2018 (Meeting convened at 10:08 a.m., recessed at 12:29 p.m., reconvened at 2:13 p.m., and adjourned at 3:21 p.m.) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Nan Rich, District 1.
CALL TO ORDER was led by Mayor Beam Furr, District 6, MOMENT OF SILENCE In memory of Elaine Kugleman. In memory of Bernie Swichkow. In memory of United States Armed Forces serving our country at home and abroad.
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CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Commissioner Sharief, seconded by Commissioner Holness and unanimously carried, to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Items 1 through 33. At the request of the Mayor, Consent Item 22 was transferred to the Regular Agenda. At the request of the Mayor, Regular Items 37, 40, and Supplemental Items 46, 47 and 48 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 The following Items were withdrawn/deferred: 20, 27 and 53. Public Hearing Items consist of Items 34 through 36. The following Item was pulled by the Board and considered separately: 23. |
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS |
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MOTION TO APPROVE Board Appointments
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MOTION TO APPOINT Tennille Decoste to the Human Rights Board. (Commissioner Udine) ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved with the Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated October 9, 2018, submitted at the request of Commissioner Udine. VOTE: 9-0. |
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MOTION TO APPOINT Sabrina Javellana to the Commission on the Status of Women. (Mayor Furr)
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved with the Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated October 9, 2018, submitted at the request of Mayor Furr. VOTE: 9-0. |
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MOTION TO APPOINT Johnny Sells to the Human Rights Board. (Commissioner LaMarca) ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved with the Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated October 9, 2018, submitted at the request of Commissioner LaMarca. VOTE: 9-0. |
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MOTION TO APPOINT Betty Shelley to the Commission on the Status of Women. (Commissioner LaMarca)
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved with the Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated October 9, 2018, submitted at the request of Commissioner LaMarca. VOTE: 9-0. |
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT |
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| REAL PROPERTY SECTION | ||||||
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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. |
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-442 authorizing conveyance to the City of Coral Springs 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 3)
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. |
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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. |
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-444 authorizing conveyance to the City of Plantation 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 1)
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. |
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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. |
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-446 authorizing conveyance to the City of Lauderhill 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. |
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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. |
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A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-448 accepting a utility easement located at 4412 SW 27th Avenue in Dania Beach from Lawrence L. Bender and Kathleen M. Bender at no cost to the County and authorize recordation of same. (Commission District 7)
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-449 accepting a utility easement located at 4424 SW 27th Avenue in Dania Beach from Jack B. Blomquist and Marjory Ruppert at no cost to the County and authorize recordation of same. (Commission District 7) ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. |
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MOTION TO APPROVE Third Amendment to Work Authorization No. HS0742 in accordance with the Agreement between Broward County and Hazen and Sawyer, P. C., for General Consultant Services for Water and Wastewater Services, Request for Letter of Interest No. 20060911-0-EED-1, to provide for additional engineering services during construction for the replacement of Digester No. 3 Cover at the North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $31,995, for a revised total maximum not-to-exceed amount of $537,485, an increase time of performance of 180 days, for a total time of performance of 2,243 days; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the same. (Commission District 4) |
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HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT |
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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:
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0. |
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PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT |
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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. |
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MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to approve, subject to the review and approval of the Office of the County Attorney, the grant award documents between Broward County and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, for the Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Port Security Grant Program funds awarded to Broward County in the amount of $1,301,453, which requires $433,818 in matching funds from the County, and to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the grant. The award is to provide funding for Port Everglades security enhancement projects identified as critical and approved by the Miami Area Maritime Security Committee. |
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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET |
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A. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2018-453 within the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) for the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) in the amount of $116,101 for the purpose of providing matching funds for the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence Grant to fund one full time Detective position in the Special Victims Unit of the Criminal Investigation Division for three years.
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2018-454 within the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for the Broward Sheriff's Office in the amount of $1,077,301 for the purpose of supporting the Forfeiture Unit for Fiscal Year 2019. ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. |
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OFFICE OF MEDICAL EXAMINER AND TRAUMA SERVICES |
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MOTION TO APPROVE nominations for reappointment of Dr. Frederick Keroff, and for appointment of Joanne Richter, Dr. Patricia Rowe-King, and Harris Bouchillon to the Broward Regional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council.
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. |
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REGIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
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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. |
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A. MOTION TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE sub-grant agreement between Broward County and the Florida Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $351,243 to support Broward County's emergency management and preparedness program from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019; continue to provide for a dollar-for-dollar in-kind match; 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. 2018-456 in the amount of $702,486 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. |
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REQUEST TO SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING |
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-457 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room (Room 422), Governmental Center, 115 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, to consider adoption of a proposed Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows: |
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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. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
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MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution to accept a grant of $50,000 for the purpose of conducting historic site surveys within the Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD) and the City of West Park. (Commission Districts 7, 8, and 9)
(Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, staff requests that this item be withdrawn. Staff intends to resubmit the item for the October 23, 2018 Commission agenda.) |
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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. |
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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT |
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A. MOTION TO APPROVE Unrepresented Pay Plan and Compensation Policy for Fiscal Year 2019, as reflected in Exhibit 1.
(Transferred to the Regular Agenda.) ACTION: (T-2:13 PM) Approved, as amended, Unrepresented Compensation Policy for Fiscal Year 2019, with a 3 percent increase to base salaries within range, and all other conditions, and directing County staff to prepare an item for the Board's October 23, 2018 Agenda that would effectively modify the Board's Action on Item 91 on the August 14, 2018, Agenda to reduce County Health Savings Account contributions to $1,200 for individual coverage and $2,400 for family coverage for the HDHP Base and out-of-network plans. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 7-0. Commissioners LaMarca and Rich were not present during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE creation of new job classifications, elimination of unused job classifications, and salary range reallocations, as reflected in Exhibit 2. (Transferred to the Regular Agenda.) ACTION: (T-2:19 PM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 7-0. Commissioners LaMarca and Rich were not present during the vote. C. MOTION TO EXTEND base salary increase granted to unrepresented employees for Fiscal Year 2019 to the County Administrator, the County Attorney, and the County Auditor. (Transferred to the Regular Agenda.) ACTION: (T-2:25 PM) Approved as amended with a 4 percent salary increase. The Board requested backup for parity purposes. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 6-1. Mayor Furr voted no. Commissioners LaMarca and Rich were not present during the vote. D. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement these increases and changes in Motions A, B, and C. (Transferred to the Regular Agenda.) ACTION: (T-2:35 PM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 7-0. Commissioners LaMarca and Rich were not present during the vote. |
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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. |
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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. |
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A. MOTION TO TERMINATE FOR CONVENIENCE open-end contract with Advanced Data Cabling and Consulting, Inc. (ADCC, Inc.), a certified County Business Enterprise, for Group 1, Inside/Outside Plant Cabling, Contract No. BLD2114202B1, awarded by the Board on March 20, 2018 (Item No. 29).
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. B. MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to second low responsive, responsible bidder, ASE Telecom & Data, Inc., for Group 1, Inside/Outside Plant Cabling, Bid No. BLD2114202B1, Contract No. BLD2114202B2, for the Enterprise Technology Services Division, in the annual estimated amount of $849,563, including allowances in the estimated amount of $125,750, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a three-year potential estimated amount of $2,548,688. The initial contract period begins on the date of award and terminates one year from that date, contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance/performance and payment guaranty. ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. |
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MOTION TO AWARD open-end contracts to low responsive, responsible bidders, Barney's Pumps, Inc. for Groups 4 through 11, 13, and 14, F.J.; Nugent & Associates, Inc. for Groups 1, 2, 12, and 15 through 18, and Grundfos Water Utility, Inc. for Group 3, Items 1 and 3, for Submersible Lift Station Pumps, Parts, and Repair, Bid No. OPN2115473B2, for Water and Wastewater Services and other various County agencies that may have need for these commodities, in the annual estimated amount of $979,586, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two one-year periods, for a three-year potential estimated amount of $2,938,758. The initial contract period begins on the date of award and terminates one year from that date.
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. |
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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.) |
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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. |
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MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVAL of a non-vehicular access line amendment on the Greater Coral Springs Research & Development Park Addition III (077-CP-79). (Commission District 3)
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved per staff's recommendations. VOTE: 9-0. |
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
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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. |
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LIBRARIES DIVISION |
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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. |
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COUNTY AUDITOR
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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. |
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MOTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND FILE Office of the County Auditor’s Audit of the Contractor Licensing Enforcement Section within the Building Code Services Division - Report No. 18-29.
ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. |
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-460 transmitting proposed BrowardNEXT2.0 text amendments to the Broward County Comprehensive Plan to the designated state review agencies, the title of which is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, TRANSMITTING TO DESIGNATED STATE AGENCIES PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE BROWARD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATED TO THE BROWARD MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT; AMENDING THE BROWARD MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT FUTURE LAND USE MAP; AMENDING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT RELATED TO THE BROWARD MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT LAND USE AND COMMUNITY PLANNING ELEMENT, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE ELEMENT, COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT, CONSERVATION ELEMENT, DEEPWATER PORT COMPONENT, HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMPONENT, HOUSING ELEMENT, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT, NATURAL DISASTER COMPONENT, PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES ELEMENT, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT, TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT, WATER MANAGEMENT ELEMENT, ADMINISTRATION ELEMENT, AND URBAN DESIGN ELEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ACTION: (T-10:33 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 9-0. |
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MOTION TO CONSIDER adoption of a Resolution No. 2018-461 Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows: (Sponsored by Commissioner Michael Udine) ACTION: (T-10:34 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) |
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MOTION TO CONSIDER adoption of a Resolution No. 2018-462 amending the Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO MOTOR CARRIER RATES AND FEES; AMENDING SECTION 40.50 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE"); INCREASING THE MINIMUM ALLOWABLE FARE FOR PICK UPS AT FORT LAUDERDALE- HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND PORT EVERGLADES; CREATING AN INTRA-FACILITY FEE; REMOVING FEES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES AND CERTIFIED MOTOR CARRIERS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ACTION: (T-10:35 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. |
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MOTION TO APPROVE final ranking of the qualified firms for Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 2018-06-05-0-AV-01, Ground Transportation Management Services at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; the ranked firms are: 1 - SP Plus Curbside Management Joint Venture; 2 - ABM Aviation, Inc. and authorize staff to proceed with negotiations.
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. |
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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. |
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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: Commencement of an Executive Session ("Shade Meeting") on October 9, 2018, beginning at 12:30 p.m. or immediately following the conclusion of the morning portion of the meeting, relative to collective bargaining with the County's Bargaining Units, pursuant to Section 447.605, Florida Statutes.
ACTION: (T-12:29 PM) The Board commenced and Executive Session in Room 430. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) |
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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. |
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
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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. |
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MOTION TO APPROVE Amended and Restated Agreement for professional management services for the Broward County Convention Center between Broward County and SMG, a Pennsylvania general partnership, authorized to do business in the state of Florida; and authorizing the County Administrator to execute the same.
Note: The agreement will be distributed under separate cover to allow for final approval of the document by both Parties. (Per the Tuesday Morning Memorandum, Approval of this item would reflect the inclusion of a revised Motion Statement, as outlined in Additional Material, 42(3) ACTION: (T-11:26 AM) Approved as amended, with Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material 42, dated October 9, 2018, submitted at the request of County Administration, and the right to renew for an additional 10 years with the same terms and conditions, along with the County’s right to renew without listing terms and conditions. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Rich was not present during the vote. ACTION: (T- 11:56 AM) Approved with Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, 42(2) dated October 9, 2018, submitted at the request of Commissioner Geller, and as stated by Commissioner Geller. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Rich was not present during the vote. ACTION: (T-11:57 AM) Approved as amended, as reflected in Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, 42(3) dated October 9, 2018, submitted at the request of the County Attorney, and as stated by the County Attorney. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Rich was not present during the vote. ACTION: (T-11:58 AM) The Board approved revising a portion of Paragraph 6.1.13 to read, “recognition including small certified Broward business.” VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Rich was not present during the vote. |
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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.) |
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
A. BROWARD WATER PARTNERSHIP
ACTION: (T-3:20 PM) County Administrator Bertha Henry reported that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized Broward Water Partnership as one of their 2018 Water Partners of the Year. The water partners in total have saved 2.7 trillon gallons of water in 100 days, which is significant enough to support U.S. households for nearly 100 days. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
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SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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PURCHASING DIVISION |
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| 45. |
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. |
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION |
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS/BOARDS SECTION |
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| 46. |
MOTION TO ACCEPT nominations to appoint various members to the Climate Change Task Force (11 positions available).
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. |
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MOTION TO REAPPOINT NOMINEE Robert McSweeney to the Unsafe Structures Board. (Commissioner LaMarca)
(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-10:32 AM) Approved. VOTE: 9-0. |
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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. |
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MOTION TO DISCUSS Suing the State of Florida for breaking the law and raiding the Sadowski Affordable Housing Trust Fund. (Deferred from September 13, 2018 - Item No. 79) (Commissioner Holness)
ACTION: (T-12:10 PM) Following discussion, the Board requested that the County Attorney's Office bring information back to the Board as to potential litigation. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated October 9, 2018, submitted at the request of Commissioner Rich.) VOTE: 6-1. Commissioner LaMarca voted no. Commissioner Rich and Vice-Mayor Bogen were out of the room during the vote. |
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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. |
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution, No. 2018-464 the title of which is as follows: (Commissioner Geller)
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING THE BOARD’S OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED FLORIDA CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT 3 ON THE NOVEMBER 2018 ELECTION BALLOT; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ACTION: (T-12:13 PM) Approved. (Refer to Minutes for full discussion.) (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated October 9, 2018, submitted at the request of Commissioner Geller.) VOTE: 7-1. Commissioner LaMarca voted no. Commissioner Rich was not present during the vote. |
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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. |
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A. MOTION TO APPROVE termination for convenience of the agreement, as amended, between Broward County and The Weitz Company, LLC ("Weitz"), dated February 2, 2010 ("Agreement"); with the termination to be effective as soon as practicable after a replacement construction management firm can be retained; and directing the County Administrator to send notice of termination approved as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney.
ACTION: (T-2:40 PM) Following discussion, the Board deferred this item. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) (See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated October 9, 2018, submitted at the request of Public Works Construction Management Division.) VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Rich was not present during the vote. B. MOTION TO DIRECT County staff to expeditiously identify and, as legally required, present for the Board’s consideration a replacement construction management firm to perform the services currently performed by Weitz in connection with the Agreement. (Vice-Mayor Bogen) ACTION: (T-2:40 PM) Following discussion, the Board deferred this item. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) See Yellow-Sheeted Additional Material, dated October 9, 2018, submitted at the request of Public Works Construction Management Division.) VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Rich was not present during the vote. |
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THANK YOU – COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-3:06 PM) Commissioner Udine thanked the Office of Small Business for their help with a well-attended Small Business event at Northwest Regional Library. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) |
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MARKETING PLAN – COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-3:06 PM) Commissioner Udine noted that he attended the rollout of a Marketing Plan at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. (Refer to minute for full discussion.)
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EARLY VOTING – COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-3:07 PM) Commissioner Udine encouraged Early Voting, and encouraged people to received ballots by mail. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
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BCT CONNECTED – COMMISSIONER SHARIEF ACTION: (T-3:08 PM) Commissioner Sharief referenced Transportation Surtax, and commented that Broward County Transit is working with her office to host BCT Connected in Pembroke Pines on Monday, October 15, 2018. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
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COMMUNITY EXCHANGE SOLUTIONS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING – COMMISSIONER SHARIEF ACTION: (T-3:08 PM) Commissioner Sharief commented that Community Exchange Solutions for Affordable Housing is being held in her District on Friday, October 26. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
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FAC 2018 INNOVATION EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP SUMMIT – COMMISSIONER SHARIEF ACTION: (T-3:09 PM) Commissioner Sharief noted that she had the pleasure of attending the FAC 2018 Innovation Education and Leadership Summit in Punta Gorda, Florida. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) |
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DONATIONS– COMMISSIONER SHARIEF ACTION: (T-3:09 PM) Commissioner Sharief noted that BurgerFi will be donating 15 percent of all orders to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County on October 10th, November 14th, and December 12th from 3:00 p.m., through 9:00 p.m., in Aventura, Coral Springs, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Hallandale, Lighthouse Point, Pembroke Pines, and Weston. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
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THANK YOU – VICE-MAYOR BOGEN ACTION: (T-3:29 PM) Vice-Mayor Bogen thanked County Administrator Bertha Henry, Deputy County Administrator Monica Cepero, and staff, as to their assistance this past weekend. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
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THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER LAMARCA ACTION: (T-3:10 PM) Commissioner LaMarca thanked Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Director Dr. Jennifer Jurado for her Report on Red Tide. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) |
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WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT (WRDA) - COMMISSIONER LAMARCA ACTION: (T-3:11 PM) Commissioner LaMarca asked legislative staff and legislative bodies to notify congressional offices through our lobbyists to ensure that the WRDA Bill is passed before the current election. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
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SEA LEVEL RISE – COMMISSIONER LAMARCA ACTION: (T-3:11 PM) Commissioner LaMarca noted that FAU Center for Environmental Studies held a forum on sea level rise and local issues in Broward County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
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FAC MEETING – COMMISSIONER LAMARCA ACTION: (T-3:12 PM) Commissioner LaMarca commented that he attended a recent FAC Meeting. (Refer to minutes for full discussion)
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT AWARD – COMMISSIONER LAMARCA ACTION: (T-3:12 PM) Commissioner LaMarca noted that he was honored with a Local Government Award. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
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TALLAHASSEE – COMMISSIONER LAMARCA ACTION: (T-3:13 PM) Commissioner LaMarca encouraged everyone to work together in Tallahassee to address climate issues, as well as to address the Sadowski Fund. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
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IN HONOR OF SERGEANT CHRIS REYKA - COMMISSIONER LAMARCA ACTION: (T-3:20 PM) Commissioner LaMarca pointed out that the City of Pompano Beach opened a park on Riverside Drive in honor of Sergeant Chris Reyka. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
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REGISTER TO VOTE – COMMISSIONER HOLNESS ACTION: (T-3:14 PM) Commissioner Holness pointed out that the deadline to register to vote for the November 6, 2018, Election is Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Persons can register to vote at registertovote.gov or for more information go to Browardsoe.org or call the Supervisor of Elections at (954) 357-7050. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
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FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND CULTURAL EXPO (FITCE) – COMMISSIONER HOLNESS ACTION: (T-3:15 PM) Commissioner Holness provided an overview of the October 17-18 FITCE Expo being held at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
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HOLOCAUST DOCUMENTATION AND EDUCATION CENTER – COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-3:18 PM) Commissioner Geller reminded the Board that Operation Finale is on Exhibit at the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center. Commissioner Geller encouraged the Board to RSVP as to their invitations for Wednesday, October 24, 2018, as there are a limited number of persons that can take the tour. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
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