Broward County public meetings in 2020

County Commission

The Broward County Commission, sitting with the Fort Lauderdale City Commission as the Unified Direct Procurement Authority, approved directing staff to develop a public-private partnership (P3) solicitation for the Joint Government Center Campus (JGCC) project, including design, build, finance, operate, and maintain options. They also approved a second amendment to the interlocal agreement for a proportional cost share formula, and directed staff to negotiate with Zyscovich, Inc. for further project services. Additionally, the board approved a budget resolution allocating $1,102,500 for COVID-19 rental and mortgage assistance.

• Approved P3 solicitation for JGCC (Item 2A) with 9-0 County and 5-0 City votes
• Approved connectivity study for new commuter rail station (Item 2C)
• Approved second amendment to interlocal agreement for proportional cost share (Item 3)
• Directed negotiation with Zyscovich, Inc. for project services (Item 4)
• Approved $1,102,500 budget for COVID-19 rental and mortgage assistance (Item 6B)

The Broward County Commission, sitting with the Fort Lauderdale City Commission as the Unified Direct Procurement Authority, approved a motion to direct staff to develop and publish a Public Private Partnership (P3) solicitation for the Joint Government Center Campus project, allowing for design-build-finance-operate-maintain proposals. The motion also requires proposers to address connectivity to a new commuter rail station. The board approved a second amendment to the interlocal agreement for a proportional cost share formula, directed staff to negotiate a contract amendment with Zyscovich, Inc., and approved engaging P3 consulting services. All votes were unanimous (9-0 for County, 5-0 for City).

• Approved P3 solicitation for Joint Government Center Campus (9-0 County, 5-0 City)
• Approved requirement for proposers to address commuter rail connectivity (9-0 County, 5-0 City)
• Approved second amendment to interlocal agreement for proportional cost share (9-0 County, 5-0 City)
• Approved directing staff to negotiate contract amendment with Zyscovich, Inc. (9-0 County, 5-0 City)
• Approved engaging P3 consulting services (9-0 County, 5-0 City)
• Approved first amendment to FHFC agreement for housing assistance (9-0)
• Adopted budget resolution No. 2020-764 for $1,102,500 in COVID-19 rental/mortgage assistance (9-0)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission meeting on December 8, 2020, was largely a consent agenda with multiple items approved unanimously. Key actions included approving a $429.3 million project partnership for Port Everglades navigation improvements, a $37.2 million purchase of 60 transit buses, and a $1.8 million public health services agreement. The agenda also included routine items such as board appointments, easements, and budget transfers.

• Approved $429.3M Port Everglades Navigation Improvements Project Partnership Agreement with $179.75M county cash contribution
• Approved $37,186,740 purchase of 60 Gillig low-floor transit buses
• Approved $1,827,864 agreement with Florida Department of Health for public health services
• Approved $10M increase to Allied Universal security services contract, new max $57,889,020
• Approved $13M increase to LEO A DALY design contract for Medical Examiner/Crime Lab facility

The commission enacted an ordinance creating the Broward County Racial Equity Task Force, increasing its membership to 37 and removing its sunset provision. The board also approved a $37.2 million purchase of 60 Gillig transit buses, a $429.3 million Port Everglades navigation project partnership, and directed the county attorney to draft a Juneteenth paid holiday resolution.

• Enacted Racial Equity Task Force ordinance, membership increased to 37 (8-0)
• Removed sunset provision for Racial Equity Task Force (8-0)
• Approved $37,186,740 purchase of 60 Gillig transit buses (9-0)
• Approved Port Everglades navigation project partnership, $179.75M county share (9-0)
• Directed county attorney to draft Juneteenth paid holiday resolution (9-0)
• Approved $1.1M interim agreement for Supervisor of Elections facility design (8-0)
• Approved $88.09M supplemental budget for prior year commitments (8-0)
• Approved $10M increase for Port security services contract (9-0)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission is meeting to vote on a consent agenda covering contracts, grants, easements, and resolutions. Key items include extending security guard service agreements, approving a ten-year pipeline license at Port Everglades, and authorizing a $21 million housing revenue note for Highland Oaks Townhomes. Several items were approved with votes recorded during the meeting.

• Extend G4S security contract to Dec 31, 2021, increase not-to-exceed by $1,610,063 to $32,185,254
• Extend Westmoreland Protection Agency security contract to Dec 31, 2021, increase not-to-exceed by $2,016,413 to $20,085,419
• Approve ten-year license agreement with Everglades Pipe Line Company for bulk petroleum pipelines at Port Everglades
• Authorize $21,000,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Note for Highland Oaks Townhomes
• Approve $124,973 DOJ grant for forensic pathology training

The Commission enacted an ordinance revising the methodology for estimating affordable housing supply and updated the Human Rights Act to protect hairstyles as a trait of race. The board also approved numerous Port Everglades franchises and various infrastructure and security contracts.

• Enacted affordable housing data and methodology amendment (8-1)
• Enacted ordinance protecting hairstyles as a trait of race under Human Rights Act (9-0)
• Approved $21M Multifamily Housing Revenue Note for Highland Oaks Townhomes (9-0)
• Approved $3M agreement with FDOT for Sawgrass Expressway and Pat Salerno Drive interchange design (9-0)
• Approved $3.99M contract for Apollo Retrofit Video Surveillance (9-0)
• Approved $1.77M purchase of 17 cutaway-type vehicles (9-0)
• Approved various 5-year steamship agent and 10-year cargo handler franchises at Port Everglades (9-0)
• Approved $32.18M and $20.08M security guard service contract extensions (9-0)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission held its regular meeting, electing a new Mayor and Vice-Mayor and approving a consent agenda that included board appointments and a property exchange. The commission also discussed COVID-19 precautions, wellness, and various community matters, and directed the County Attorney to draft agreements for up to $26,875 for Thanksgiving food distribution, a cultural student exchange, and COVID-19 education.

• Elected Mayor Geller and Vice-Mayor Udine
• Approved Resolution No. 2020-683 to exchange 6,000 sq ft of county property at 333 NW 27th Ave for 6,001 sq ft at 300 NW 27th Terrace
• Directed drafting of agreements up to $26,875 for Thanksgiving food distribution, cultural student exchange, and COVID-19 education
• Appointed Julie Fishman to the Human Rights Board
• Discussed CARES Act funding, confirming all monies will be spent

The County Commission elected its leadership for one-year terms and approved several administrative items. The board also authorized a property exchange in the Broward Municipal Services District and funding for community services.

• Elected Steve Geller as Mayor (9-0)
• Elected Michael Udine as Vice-Mayor (5-4)
• Appointed Julie Fishman to the Human Rights Board (9-0)
• Approved property exchange at 333 NW 27th Avenue and 300 NW 27th Terrace (9-0)
• Approved up to $26,875 for Thanksgiving food distribution, a student exchange program, and COVID-19 education (9-0)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission's November 10, 2020 regular meeting consisted of a consent agenda with numerous routine items, all approved unanimously (9-0). Key actions included extending a lease with Diversified Aviation at the airport, approving several budget resolutions, and setting public hearings for December. The meeting was largely procedural, with no major policy debates.

• Approved lease extension with Diversified Aviation NP, LLC at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, adding 5 years to a 35-year term.
• Adopted budget Resolution 2020-641 transferring $915,728 from reserves to increase aviation bond issuance costs budget to $6,152,672.
• Approved $4,339,452 contract with Florida Department of Health for child protection team services (2020-2023).
• Approved $2,000,000 transfer within Broward Sheriff's Office Workers' Compensation Fund for claims.
• Set public hearings for December 8, 2020 on easement vacations in Deerfield Beach, Sunrise, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and Broward Municipal Services District.

The Broward County Commission approved a 68-item consent agenda covering contracts, grants, and budget resolutions, and separately approved funding to address COVID-19 among homeless populations. The board also approved agreements with numerous community organizations, including the NAACP and Black Lives Matter, over the sole dissenting vote of Commissioner Furr. Several items were deferred, including a $25,000 donation from Siebert Cisneros Shank & Co. and a locksmith licensing ordinance.

• Approved 68-item consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $1.17M in COVID-19 homeless assistance grants (9-0)
• Approved agreements with NAACP, Black Lives Matter, and 20+ other groups (8-1, Furr dissenting)
• Approved $2.45M gap financing for 78 affordable housing units in Hallandale Beach (9-0)
• Approved $6.07M transfer for Convention Center expansion project (8-0, Udine abstaining)
• Deferred $25,000 Siebert Cisneros Shank donation for charity selection (8-0)
• Deferred locksmith licensing ordinance until Dec. 1 (8-0)
• Enacted ordinance updating dog/cat breeder permits and bite reporting (7-1, Ryan dissenting)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission met on October 20, 2020, and considered a consent agenda of routine items, including contract amendments, grant agreements, and budget resolutions. All items were approved, with Commissioner Sharief initially absent but later voting affirmatively.

• Approved $100,647 increase for Johnson Controls fire alarm and security maintenance contract
• Approved $767,169 railroad crossing rehabilitation agreement at NW 48th Street, Deerfield Beach
• Approved $297,067 for adaptive traffic control system design on SE 17th Street and Sunrise Boulevard
• Approved $420,162 in DCF grant funds for homeless services
• Approved $75,000 MOU with Broward Health for COVID-19 testing at homeless shelters

The Broward County Commission approved a 64-item consent agenda and took several significant actions. It enacted an ordinance creating a Police and Criminal Justice Review Board (9-0) and enacted an amended ordinance capping school impact fees at 25 percent, effective January 2022, contingent on the School Board's action. The Commission also approved a $16.5 million construction contract for the Property Appraiser building renovation and a $6.9 million change order for the Convention Center project.

• Enacted Police and Criminal Justice Review Board ordinance (9-0)
• Enacted school impact fee cap at 25%, effective Jan 2022 (7-0)
• Approved $16.5M Pirtle Construction contract for Property Appraiser/VAB renovation
• Approved $6.9M Convention Center change order (8-0)
• Approved $4.6M Port Everglades parking management contract with SP Plus
• Approved $1.4M grant for safe elections during COVID-19
• Approved $420K homeless services grant from DCF
• Approved $75K MOU with Broward Health for COVID-19 homeless testing

County Commission

The Commission approved $5 million in gap financing for the construction of 138 affordable rental townhomes in Pompano Beach. Other key actions included approving several FAA grants for airport improvements and setting public hearings for a new locksmith licensing act.

• Approved $5M gap financing for Highland Oaks Townhomes (9-0)
• Approved $7.28M FAA grant for FLL airport runway lighting (9-0)
• Approved $1.61M FAA grant for North Perry Airport safety enhancements (8-0)
• Approved $822,811 Port Security Grant Program award (8-0)
• Approved FY 2021 position cap of 6,257 (8-0)
• Approved $1.4M for nine school resource officers in Pompano Beach (8-0)
• Approved $1.88M contract for Property Appraiser building renovation (8-0)
• Tabled 'Broward County Locksmith Act' ordinance for more information (8-0)

County Commission

The Commission approved several contracts for airport and wastewater services and enacted ordinances regarding tree trimming licensure and local vendor bidding preferences. The Board also authorized a $22M note for the Federation Davie Apartments and approved a $16.6M HIV/AIDS services grant application.

• Enacted ordinance establishing licensure and training for tree trimming contractors (9-0)
• Enacted ordinance modifying bidding preferences for local vendors (7-1)
• Approved $22M Multifamily Housing Mortgage Revenue Note for Federation Davie Apartments (9-0)
• Approved $16,679,476 grant application for HIV/AIDS medical and outreach services (9-0)
• Approved $1,628,880 contract for bus driver protection barriers (9-0)
• Approved $747,472 contract for steel tank demolition (9-0)
• Approved $750,000 funding increase for Airport Master Plan Update services (9-0)
• Tabled and later approved amended separation agreement for Young At Art of Broward, Inc. (7-0)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission approved a consent agenda with multiple routine items, including board appointments, budget transfers, and public hearing notices. The most notable action was funding a ShotSpotter gunshot detection system in Central Broward.

• Approved $205,000 for ShotSpotter gunshot detection system in unincorporated Central Broward
• Authorized litigation against Catalfumo Construction for defective parking garage at Edgar P. Mills Multi-Purpose Center
• Approved $800,000 agreement with Coral Springs for Wiles Road beautification
• Approved lease extension with Van Wagner Aerial Media at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
• Set public hearings for land use plan amendment in Tamarac and easement vacations

The Broward County Commission approved the 32-item consent agenda and several public hearing items, including supplemental budget resolutions and ordinances. A proposed Police and Criminal Justice Review Board was deferred for two weeks for drafting amendments. The commission also discussed the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, expressing approval for its operation with health protocols.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-32 (9-0)
• Approved supplemental budget resolutions 2020-431 through 2020-469 (9-0)
• Enacted ordinance amending comprehensive plan capital improvements element (9-0)
• Continued Land Use Plan text amendment for Pompano Beach Downtown Activity Center to Sept 22 (7-2)
• Approved transmitting Land Use Plan text amendment on bonus density formulas (9-0)
• Approved transmitting Land Use Plan text amendment to add Policy 2.16.4 (9-0)
• Deferred Police and Criminal Justice Review Board ordinance for two weeks (8-1)
• Expressed approval for Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show operation with health protocols

County Commission

The Commission approved a $11.7M contract for airport garage improvements and authorized several bond anticipation loans for hotel and convention center projects. The board also approved the distribution of CARES Act funds to municipalities and enacted ordinances regarding code enforcement and ethics.

• Approved $11,716,089 contract to West Construction, Inc. for airport garage improvements (8-0)
• Approved Bond Anticipation Loan up to $52M for Hotel Project (8-0)
• Approved Bond Anticipation Notes up to $227.2M for Convention Center Expansion Project (8-0)
• Approved distribution of CARES Act funds to municipalities (8-0)
• Approved $1.68M in grant funding for HIV service providers (8-0)
• Approved $35.5M for human services providers (7-0)
• Enacted Ordinance updating code enforcement terminology and citations (8-0)
• Enacted Ordinance amending the Code of Ethics for elected officials (8-0)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission voted to place a charter amendment on the November 3, 2020 ballot that would make county ordinances prevail over municipal ones regarding the use of county property for surtax-funded transportation improvements. The commission also discussed mail-in ballot drop-off locations and attorney fees for the Supervisor of Elections office. The meeting included routine reports from the mayor and county administrator.

• Approved Resolution No. 2020-361 to put charter amendment on November 3, 2020 ballot (vote 6-3)
• Renewed consideration of Item 3, Motion E from August 4, 2020 agenda (vote 8-1)
• Discussed increasing mail-in ballot drop-off locations, including city halls and libraries
• Mayor Holness to bring item on attorney fees for Supervisor of Elections office to next meeting

The Broward County Commission held a special meeting to renew consideration of a resolution placing a Charter amendment on the November 3, 2020, ballot. The Commission approved the motion to renew consideration (8-1) and adopted Resolution No. 2020-361 (6-3). The proposed amendment would allow County ordinances to prevail over municipal ordinances regarding the use of County property for surtax-funded transportation improvements.

• Approved motion to renew consideration of Item 3 from Aug 4 agenda (8-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2020-361 for Nov 3 ballot (6-3)
• Commissioner Ryan raised concerns about mail-in ballot drop-off locations
• Mayor Holness announced future item on outstanding attorney fees for Supervisor of Elections

County Commission

The Broward County Commission considered several proposed charter amendments for the November 2020 ballot, including allowing regional parks for emergency communications infrastructure and public health/safety purposes, and making county ordinances prevail over municipal ones for surtax-funded transportation improvements. The board voted to table the park-related motions indefinitely and a motion to approve the transportation amendment failed with a 5-4 vote. No charter amendments were placed on the November 2020 ballot.

• Motion to table charter amendment on regional parks for emergency communications infrastructure (Item 3A, Version 1) indefinitely
• Motion to table charter amendment on regional parks for public health and safety purposes (Item 3A, Version 2) indefinitely
• Motion to approve charter amendment on county ordinances prevailing over municipal for surtax-funded transportation improvements (Item 3E) failed 5-4
• Motion to rescind prior approvals of Items 81 and 82 from June 16, 2020 agenda (Items 3B, 3C, 3F) approved 9-0
• Motion to appoint two County Commissioners to the Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors (Item 2)

The Board voted to rescind previous actions regarding several proposed Charter amendments, ensuring none would appear on the November 2020 ballot. Additionally, the Commission appointed two members to the Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors.

• Appointed two County Commissioners to the Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors (9-0)
• Rescinded previous actions on Items 81 and 82, removing potential Charter amendments from the November 2020 Ballot (9-0)
• Indefinitely tabled motions regarding regional parks and surtax-funded transportation (9-0)
• Denied motion to approve Part E (Exhibit 4) regarding surtax-funded transportation improvements (5-4)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission approved a $340,744,702 spending plan for federal CARES Act funds, with an amendment setting aside up to 30 percent of the total. The board also approved a consent agenda of over 60 items, including contracts, grants, and appointments, and placed two charter amendments on the November ballot. Several public hearings were continued, and a janitorial services contract for the airport was approved after two initial motions failed.

• Approved $340.7M CARES Act spending priorities, amended to set aside up to 30% (8-1)
• Approved consent agenda of 62 items, including contracts, grants, and appointments (unanimous)
• Approved placing charter amendment on Nov. ballot to allow regional parks for limited public safety purposes (7-2)
• Approved placing charter amendment on Nov. ballot for county ordinances to prevail over municipal ones for regional facilities (9-0)
• Approved $64M airport janitorial contract with Sunshine Cleaning Systems, deferred related motions (8-0)
• Approved $16.3M purchase of 13 electric transit buses (9-0)
• Approved $9.99M in HUD funds for homeless services and rental assistance (9-0)
• Approved directing County Attorney to study creating a citizens review board for law enforcement (9-0)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission approved a $340,744,702 budget resolution in the CARES Grant Fund to appropriate direct federal assistance from the Treasury Department for the COVID-19 pandemic response. The board also approved the consent agenda containing 45 items, including a $1.38M FDOT grant for I-75 Express Bus Service and a $395,109 FDLE grant for youth support services. Several items were deferred, including the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan update and transportation surtax capital projects, while a local vendor bidding preference ordinance was enacted after an initial 4-5 vote failed.

• Approved $340,744,702 CARES Act budget resolution (9-0)
• Approved $1,379,170 FDOT grant for I-75 Express Bus Service (9-0)
• Approved $395,109 FDLE grant for youth support services (9-0)
• Enacted local vendor bidding preference ordinance (9-0, after 4-5 initial vote)
• Enacted ordinance on off-airport motor vehicle rental operators (9-0)
• Approved $403,195 street light luminaires contract with AUM Construction (9-0)
• Deferred 8th Avenue Commons affordable housing funding revocation to June 16
• Deferred transportation surtax capital projects to June 16

County Commission

The Commission reviewed several items including applications for millions in federal transit grants and $916,388 in HRSA funding for COVID-19 response for people living with HIV. The meeting also addressed local infrastructure maintenance, airport leases, and interlocal agreements for water conservation services.

• Application for $78,034,438 in CARES Act Urbanized Area Formula Funds via FTA
• Acceptance of $916,388 from HRSA to support COVID-19 response for people living with HIV
• Agreement with FDOT for Coral Ridge Drive improvement project at an estimated cost of $52,842 to the County
• Application for $27,538,397 in federal assistance via FTA Urbanized Area Formula Grants
• Interlocal agreement with City of Fort Lauderdale for NatureScape Irrigation Service costing $122,114

The Broward County Commission approved a third amendment to the design agreement for the Convention Center Expansion and Headquarters Hotel Project, increasing the total fee from $34,294,407 to $49,233,542. The board also approved a $17.99M engineering contract for water system improvements and septic tank elimination, and enacted an ordinance amending the Land Development Code. A motion to approve final rankings for continuing engineering services was sent back to the committee.

• Approved $49.2M Convention Center design contract amendment (7-0)
• Approved $17.99M engineering contract for water system improvements (7-0)
• Enacted Land Development Code ordinance amendments (9-0)
• Approved $2.78M Convention Center escalator replacement contract (9-0)
• Approved $78M CARES Act transit grant application (9-0)
• Approved $200K racial equity training agreement (7-0)
• Approved $2.3M for Supervisor of Elections COVID costs (9-0)
• Sent engineering firm rankings back to committee (8-0)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission met on May 5, 2020, to consider consent agenda items including airport leases, grant amendments, and budget resolutions. The meeting included a COVID-19 update and several items were approved with 9-0 votes. Notable actions include approving a terminal lease with COPA Airlines and accepting additional state grant funding for airport projects.

• Approved terminal lease with COPA Airlines for 591 sq ft at FLL, July 2020–July 2025
• Approved $940,000 state grant amendment for Terminal Passenger Loading Bridges project
• Approved $5,000,000 state grant amendment for Airport Access Roadway System Phase II
• Approved $9,500 increase for Medication Assisted Treatment services (FADAA)
• Set public hearings for June 2 and May 19 on comprehensive plan and code amendments

The Broward County Commission approved the consent agenda (items 1-40) unanimously, including several COVID-19-related measures such as suspending vehicle-for-hire fees and establishing a tourism sponsorship program. The board also enacted an ordinance amending the Code of Ethics for elected officials, and approved a 10-year stevedore franchise for Metro Cruise Services at Port Everglades. Several items were withdrawn, including a COPA Airlines lease and an ESRI software agreement.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-40 unanimously (9-0)
• Enacted ordinance amending Code of Ethics for elected officials (9-0)
• Approved 10-year stevedore franchise for Metro Cruise Services at Port Everglades (9-0)
• Approved COVID-19 tourism sponsorship program for tourism-related organizations (9-0)
• Suspended vehicle-for-hire permit reinstatement fees and extended chauffeur registrations through August 1, 2020 (9-0)
• Approved $3.44M contract for North County Reclaimed Water System Expansion (8-0, Udine abstained)
• Approved plat for 7-Eleven No. 10440 subject to staff recommendations (8-0, Geller abstained)
• Withdrew COPA Airlines terminal lease and ESRI software agreement items

County Commission

The Commission approved over $135 million in federal grant funding for the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood and North Perry airports. Other key actions included establishing a COVID-19 supplemental grant program for non-profit cultural organizations and renewing several Port Everglades franchises.

• Approved $135,027,902 in federal economic relief for county airports (9-0)
• Approved $456,000 for a one-time COVID-19 supplemental cultural arts grants program (9-0)
• Approved $625,000 for Taxilane T rehabilitation at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (9-0)
• Approved renewal of stevedore services franchise for Host Terminals, LLC (9-0)
• Approved renewal of steamship agent services franchise for Eller-I.T.O. Stevedoring Company L.L.C. (9-0)
• Approved $1.77M for utility vehicles and accessories via Sourcewell contracts (9-0)
• Approved $35M Multifamily Housing Mortgage Revenue Note for Federation Sunrise Apartments (9-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with School Board of Broward County for hurricane shelters (9-0)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission met on April 7, 2020, and approved a consent agenda with multiple items, including a $20 million FAA grant for the South Runway Project at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, contract amendments, and budget resolutions. The meeting also included a COVID-19 update and a public hearing on a green building policy amendment.

• Approved $20,000,000 FAA grant for South Runway Project at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (requires $3,333,333 local match)
• Approved $2,600,000 increase for airport planning consultant agreements with Kimley-Horn and Ricondo & Associates (total to $7,400,000)
• Approved $1,551,086 in local match funding for service providers for FY 2019-2020
• Approved amendments to interlocal agreements for distribution of local option gas tax proceeds
• Set public hearing for April 21, 2020, on ordinance amending Green Building Policy for outdoor lighting

The Broward County Commission approved a $20 million Federal Aviation Administration grant for the South Runway Project at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, requiring a $3.3 million local match. The board also approved a series of supplemental budget resolutions totaling over $300 million across various funds, and authorized the County Administrator to defer payments owed by concessionaires and businesses on county property due to COVID-19. A resolution encouraging airlines to suspend flights to areas with substantial COVID-19 spread failed for lack of a second.

• Approved $20M FAA grant for airport South Runway Project (9-0)
• Approved supplemental budget resolutions totaling over $300M (9-0)
• Authorized 30-day payment deferrals for county concessionaires and businesses (9-0)
• Approved $2.6M increase for airport planning consultant agreements (9-0)
• Approved $1.55M in local match funding for service providers (9-0)
• Approved new collective bargaining agreements with Government Supervisors Association (9-0)
• Deferred countywide elected mayor charter amendment to May 19, 2020 (9-0)
• Resolution to suspend flights to COVID-19 hotspots failed for lack of second

County Commission

The Broward County Commission met on March 31, 2020, and approved a consent agenda that included board appointments, contract awards, grant agreements, and resolutions setting public hearings. The meeting was conducted with commissioners participating telephonically and in person. Actions included terminating a construction contract for cause, accepting a warranty deed, approving a $1 million grant for Broward Breeze bus service, and setting public hearings for franchise renewals and land use plan amendments.

• Terminated for cause the contract with Pioneer Construction Management Services, Inc. for Job Order Contract Bid No. T1144108B1.
• Approved a $1,000,000 Public Transportation Grant Agreement with FDOT for Broward Breeze Limited Stop Bus Service along Broward Blvd.
• Awarded a $617,800 contract to H.G. Construction for Central Broward Regional Park Additional Parking.
• Awarded a $711,600 contract to Primus Construction Services for Boulevard Gardens Community Center renovation.
• Set public hearings for April 21, 2020, on franchise renewals for Eller-I.T.O. Stevedoring and Host Terminals at Port Everglades, and for land use plan amendments in Deerfield Beach, Wilton Manors, and Pompano Beach.

The Board enacted an emergency ordinance amending the County Code to expand the emergency powers of the County Administrator during the COVID-19 crisis. The Commission also approved rules for conducting meetings via communications media technology and ratified actions taken by the County Administrator to protect public health. Additionally, the Board approved various infrastructure contracts and land use resolutions.

• Enacted emergency ordinance expanding County Administrator powers (9-0)
• Approved rules for using Communications Media Technology for meetings (9-0)
• Ratified County Administrator actions regarding COVID-19 crisis (9-0)
• Approved $1M grant for 'Broward Breeze' Limited Stop Bus Service (9-0)
• Approved $617,800 contract for Central Broward Regional Park parking (9-0)
• Approved $711,600 contract for Boulevard Gardens Community Center renovation (9-0)
• Enacted tidal flood protection infrastructure standards ordinance (9-0)
• Approved $769,778 for water and sanitary sewer engineering services (9-0)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission held a regular meeting on March 10, 2020, working through a consent agenda of appointments, leases, easements, and grant agreements. Major items included a $6,975,510 FDOT grant for Port Everglades' Southport Turning Notch expansion (requiring a $2,325,170 county match) and a $23,861,363 FDOT grant increase for the port's Dredging and Widening Project (requiring a matching $23,861,363). The board also set public hearings for March 31, 2020 on proposed ordinances covering tidal flood protection, floating vessel platforms, hospital liens, and plat name changes.

• Approved $6,975,510 FDOT grant for Port Everglades Southport Turning Notch expansion, with $2,325,170 county match
• Approved $23,861,363 FDOT grant increase for Port Everglades Dredging and Widening Project, with $23,861,363 county match
• Approved operating agreements with RASIER-DC (Uber) and Lyft for TNC services at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades, five-year terms
• Approved four lease agreements with the United States for Port Everglades properties at 3700 McIntosh Road, 1801 Eller Drive, 4325 McIntosh Road, and 2090 SE 42nd Street
• Set March 31, 2020 public hearings on ordinances for tidal flood protection (sea level rise), floating vessel platforms, hospital liens, and renaming Sumter's Colored Addition plats in Pompano Beach

The Commission approved emergency authorizations for the County Administrator to protect public health and maintain operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The board also approved several aviation and port contracts, including transportation services at the airport and port. Additionally, bus fares will be waived on the last Saturday of early voting and on Election Day for 2020 countywide elections.

• Approved emergency COVID-19 PSAs and sanitation protocols (9-0)
• Authorized County Administrator to use emergency powers for COVID-19 safety (9-0)
• Waived bus fares for Election Day and final early voting Saturday (8-0)
• Approved 5-year transportation agreements with RASIER-DC, LLC and Lyft, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved $31.8M advertising agreement with Aqua Marketing & Communications, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved $12M in notes for Marquis Apartments project (8-0)
• Approved $23.8M FDOT grant amendment for Port Everglades dredging (9-0)
• Awarded Paratransit Call Center contract to B & L Service, Inc. (6-3)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission is holding a regular meeting with a large consent agenda covering airport leases and concession agreements, state transportation grants, land conveyances, and human services contracts. Several items were already approved 9-0, including concession markup increases and a $3,000,000 water supply grant. The agenda also includes appointments to county advisory boards and affiliation agreements with universities.

• Terminal 4 lease with OSM Aviation at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, starting April 15, 2020
• Public Transportation Grant up to $5,197,790 for Phase II Gate Expansion/Terminal Connectors at FLL
• Railroad reimbursement agreement for NW 48th Street crossing in Deerfield Beach at estimated $767,169 county cost
• Conveyance of eight parcels to Deerfield Beach and two to Miramar via quit claim deeds
• Alternative Water Supply Grant up to $3,000,000 for Broward-Palm Beach Reclaimed Water Line Interconnect

The County Commission approved several aviation grants and airport concession amendments. It authorized $5M in gap financing for affordable housing in Pompano Beach and awarded a $14.9M environmental mitigation contract. The board also updated animal care fees and enacted a plat name amendment for the Davie Chamber of Commerce Colored Subdivision.

• Awarded $14.9M nearshore hardbottom mitigation contract to Resolve Equipment, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved $5M gap financing for affordable rental apartments in Pompano Beach (9-0)
• Approved $5.19M grant for FLL airport gate expansion and terminal connectors (9-0)
• Approved $14.3M in Ryan White program funds for service providers (9-0)
• Approved $3M grant for Broward-Palm Beach Reclaimed Water Line Interconnect Project (9-0)
• Approved updated Animal Care and Adoption Division fees (9-0)
• Approved $260,000 purchase of land for Lafayette-Hart Park expansion (9-0)
• Enacted ordinance amending the Davie Chamber of Commerce Colored Subdivision plat name (9-0)

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The Commission approved several funding agreements for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and North Perry Airport. Other key actions included approving affordable housing gap financing and updating animal care fees. The Board also awarded a $14.9M nearshore hardbottom mitigation contract to Resolve Equipment, Inc.

• Approved $5.19M grant for airport gate expansion (9-0)
• Approved $140,000 grant for North Perry Airport taxiway construction (9-0)
• Approved $5M gap financing for affordable rental apartments in Pompano Beach (9-0)
• Awarded $14.95M nearshore hardbottom mitigation contract to Resolve Equipment, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved updated Animal Care and Adoption Division fees (9-0)
• Approved $14.3M in Ryan White program funds for service providers (9-0)
• Approved $260,000 purchase of land for Lafayette-Hart Park expansion (9-0)
• Approved $3.52M total contract for Port Everglades parking revenue system (9-0)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission approved a consent agenda of 29 items and several regular agenda items, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Key actions included authorizing the Housing Finance Authority to issue up to $250 million in single-family mortgage revenue bonds, enacting ordinances related to the transportation sales surtax and urban wilderness areas, and approving a resolution consenting to refugee resettlement. The board also continued a public hearing on off-airport vehicle rental regulations to March 31, 2020.

• Approved $250M single-family mortgage revenue bond plan (9-0)
• Enacted transportation surtax ordinance and oversight board rules (9-0)
• Enacted ordinance designating 10 urban wilderness areas (9-0)
• Approved resolution consenting to refugee resettlement in Broward (8-0)
• Continued off-airport rental ordinance hearing to March 31 (9-0)
• Approved $3M airport terminal loading bridge grant (9-0)
• Approved $1.05M baggage handling maintenance contract (9-0)
• Approved 75-year ground lease extension for 156-unit affordable housing (8-0)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes contract extensions, land conveyances, and appointments. Key items include extending a parking management contract with SP Plus Corporation by $441,350, approving a $27.6 million capacity allocation for the C-51 Reservoir, and authorizing litigation against construction firms for defective bridge work. Several items were already approved during the meeting, including temporary personnel services contracts and fire sprinkler maintenance contracts.

• Fifth Amendment to parking management agreement with SP Plus Corp, increasing contract by $441,350 to $5,608,963
• Second Amendment to C-51 Reservoir capacity allocation with Palm Beach Aggregates, $27.6 million for 6 million gallons per day
• Authorize litigation against Trio Development Corp and Florida Foundation Systems for defective Sample Road Bridge repairs
• Approve $371,352 increase to Salvation Army Rapid Rehousing agreement, total $720,262
• Adopt resolutions to convey escheated parcels to Lauderhill, Davie, and Oakland Park

The Broward County Commission approved a $10.7 million contract for the Lauderhill Mall Transit Center, along with a $2.67 million budget transfer. The board also approved a resolution urging the Florida Legislature to repeal the preemption on local regulation of plastic bags and other containers. Several items were deferred, including a resolution on refugee resettlement and a transportation surtax ordinance.

• Approved $10,695,607 contract to Emerald Construction for Lauderhill Mall Transit Center (9-0)
• Approved $2,672,626 budget transfer for Lauderhill Mall Transit Center (9-0)
• Approved resolution urging Florida Legislature to repeal preemption on local plastic bag regulation (9-0)
• Approved $4,666,654 annual contract to National Fire Protection for fire sprinkler maintenance (9-0)
• Approved $650,000 agreement with Habitat for Humanity for home repair programs (9-0)
• Approved $5,608,963 parking management contract extension with SP Plus (9-0)
• Deferred refugee resettlement resolution to Feb. 11, 2020 (8-1)
• Continued transportation surtax ordinance to Feb. 11, 2020 (9-0)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission approved two FDOT grants totaling $6,534,266 for continued operations and maintenance of the I-95 and I-595 Express Bus services through 2024. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including board appointments, a lease amendment for South Florida Wildlife Center, and a waiver of conflict for Darren Badore. Multiple public hearings were scheduled for January 28 and February 25, 2020, covering topics such as ADA transit vehicles, land clearance liens, right-of-way vacation, and land use plan amendments.

• Approved $4,153,034 FDOT grant for I-95 Express Bus Service (Resolution 2020-001/002)
• Approved $2,381,232 FDOT grant for I-595 Express Bus Service (Resolution 2020-003/004)
• Authorized joining Florida Hate Crime Coalition
• Set public hearing for $78,185 ADA accessible transit vehicle grant application
• Approved $7,150,000 open-end contract for pursuit and administrative vehicles

The Commission enacted ordinances to expand the Broward County Human Rights Act and establish resiliency standards for tidal flood protection. The board also approved several million dollars in transit grants and awarded a $7.15M vehicle contract.

• Enacted Ordinance amending Broward County Human Rights Act to include victims of human trafficking (8-0)
• Enacted Ordinance adopting resiliency standards for tidal flood protection (8-0)
• Approved $4,153,034 FDOT grant for I-95 Express Bus Service (8-0)
• Approved $2,381,232 FDOT grant for I-595 Express Bus Service (8-0)
• Awarded $7,150,000 open-end contract for pursuit and administrative vehicles (8-0)
• Approved $3,006,290 initial contract for elevator and escalator maintenance (8-0)
• Granted one-year cargo and stevedore franchises to Rehoboth Terminal LLC (7-1)
• Approved $200,000 increase for Cultural Festival and Investment programs (7-0)