Broward County public meetings in 2021

County Commission

This agenda contains prep items for a meeting scheduled for December 30, 2021. The Commission will discuss COVID-19 passenger screening at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and park use for antibody therapies. The agenda also includes agreements regarding a transit hub in Sunrise and funding requests for temporary protected status.

• License agreement with CDR Health Care Inc. to use parks for COVID-19 therapy distribution
• Agreement with Sunrise Mills Limited Partnership to support a transit hub in Sunrise
• Discussion on screening airport passengers from countries with high COVID-19 variants
• Resolution to rename part of Stirling Road in Davie after Mahatma Gandhi
• Request for $1,000,000 for temporary protected status for Haitian and Venezuelan nationals

County Commission

The Broward County Commission is reviewing several agreements regarding economic development, public health, and transportation. Key items include a fiber optic network project and funding for the County Health Department. The agenda also includes paratransit service agreements and sexual assault response coordination.

• $10,037,083 agreement with Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance for economic growth
• $4,574,899 agreement with FDOT for fiber optic networks and traffic control systems
• $1,827,864 agreement with Florida Department of Health to operate the County Health Department
• $999,997 DOJ grant award to enhance sexual assault response coordination
• Paratransit service agreements for Deerfield Beach, Margate, and Miramar

The Broward County Commission approved a $110,052,723 Federal Aviation Administration grant for COVID-19 economic relief at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The board also approved a $1,000 hazard bonus payment for eligible airport janitorial and transit workers using American Rescue Plan Act funds, and approved agreements related to the opioid settlement and Convention Center expansion.

• Approved $110,052,723 FAA COVID relief grant for FLL airport (9-0)
• Approved $1,000 hazard bonus for eligible airport janitorial/transit workers (9-0)
• Approved opioid settlement participation agreements (8-0, Rich abstained)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to Convention Center Headquarters Hotel agreement (9-0)
• Approved $4,574,899 FDOT fiber optic and traffic control agreement (9-0)
• Approved $10,037,083 economic development agreement with Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance (9-0)
• Approved $7,970,119 cabling services contract with ASE Telecom (9-0)
• Approved $137,342,595 supplemental budget reappropriations (8-0, Rich abstained)

County Commission

The Commission is reviewing several infrastructure and transit initiatives, including new pilot programs for microtransit and late-shift transportation. The agenda also includes approving state grants for Port Everglades expansion and federal funds for law enforcement equipment.

• FDOT grant of up to $6,400,000 for the Port Everglades Slip 1 Berths 9 & 10 Expansion Project
• $2,750,000 fund transfer for the Community Microtransit Pilot Program
• $2,000,000 fund transfer for the Late-Shift Connect Pilot Program
• Ratification of a $544,330 DOJ JAG Grant for law enforcement equipment and staffing
• Agreement with HANDY for youth employment services totaling $747,293

The Broward County Commission adopted Redistricting Map C, establishing new boundaries for the nine commission districts, and authorized the County Administrator to finalize the GIS and legal descriptions. The board also approved a consent agenda of 69 items, including contracts, grants, and appointments, and denied a request for a new ambulance certificate for Coastal Care Corporation. Several items were deferred, including the proposed 0.5% health care surtax ordinance and a Juneteenth holiday resolution.

• Adopted Redistricting Map C for new commission districts (9-0)
• Denied Coastal Care Corp. ambulance certificate request (5-3)
• Approved $2.75M for Community Microtransit Pilot Program (9-0)
• Approved $2M for Late-Shift Connect Pilot Program (9-0)
• Approved $125,000 SHIP funding for 113-unit affordable housing (9-0)
• Deferred 0.5% health care surtax ordinance to Jan 25, 2022 (9-0)
• Deferred Juneteenth paid holiday resolution to Jan 25, 2022 (5-4)
• Approved 2022 commission meeting schedule (9-0)

County Commission

The Commission will consider authorizing up to $575,000,000 in revenue bonds for the Convention Center Expansion Project. The agenda also includes contract amendments with Matthews Holdings Southwest, Inc. regarding construction costs for the expansion and a new hotel. Additionally, the board will review sponsorship solicitation for the Broward and Beyond Business Conference.

• Issuance of up to $575,000,000 in Tourist Development Tax Revenue Bonds for Convention Center Expansion
• Contract amendment for expansion construction costs not to exceed $329.8 million
• Contract amendment for hotel construction costs not to exceed $571 million
• Authorization for OESBD to solicit business conference sponsorships greater than $30,000

The Broward County Commission elected Michael Udine as Mayor (9-0) and Lamar P. Fisher as Vice-Mayor (5-4). It approved a $575 million tourist development tax revenue bond for the Convention Center Expansion Project, along with contract amendments totaling over $900 million for construction costs, all by 9-0 votes. The commission also approved consent agenda items, including board appointments and authorization to solicit co-sponsorships for a business conference.

• Elected Michael Udine as Mayor for one-year term (9-0)
• Elected Lamar P. Fisher as Vice-Mayor for one-year term (5-4)
• Approved $575M Tourist Development Tax Revenue Bonds for Convention Center Expansion (9-0)
• Approved GMP Contract Amendment No. 4 up to $329.8M for Convention Center vertical construction (9-0)
• Approved GMP Contract Amendment No. 5 up to $571M for Headquarters Hotel construction (9-0)
• Approved Third Amendment to Master Development Agreement for bond indenture requirements (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including board appointments and OESBD co-sponsorship authorization (9-0)

County Commission

The Commission reviewed several contracts for transportation, emergency services, and university partnerships. Items included approving student programs with FAU and Keiser University and authorizing funds for emergency management grants.

• Paratransit Call Center contract with Inktel Government BPO Services LLC, potentially up to $18,471,140 over five years
• Increase in Reladyne, LLC petroleum contract value to a maximum of $6,877,211 due to oil price increases
• $112,500 grant for Project Play to support job creation and an $8,000,000 capital investment
• $535,000 settlement with Russell Engineering, Inc. regarding Wiles Road improvements
• $500,000 budget transfer for litigation expenses related to Florida Carry

The Broward County Commission approved a consent agenda of 37 items, including a $10.6M paratransit call center contract with Inktel Government BPO Services and a $13.1M purchase of 15 New Flyer articulated buses. The board also enacted ordinances on housing affordability, living wage for skycaps, and film incentives, and approved a resolution urging the Florida Legislature to protect abortion access. Several items were deferred, including the Forensic Science Center relocation and a Juneteenth holiday resolution.

• Approved $10,574,691 paratransit call center contract with Inktel Government BPO Services (9-0)
• Approved $13,126,909 purchase of 15 New Flyer articulated buses (9-0)
• Enacted housing affordability ordinance amending Code Sections 5-180, 5-182.11, 5-184 (9-0)
• Enacted living wage ordinance for skycaps and porter assistance services (9-0)
• Approved resolution urging Florida Legislature to safeguard abortion access (7-1)
• Approved $535,000 settlement with Russell Engineering for Wiles Road improvements (7-1)
• Deferred Forensic Science Center relocation to find alternative locations (8-1)
• Deferred Juneteenth holiday resolution to December 7, 2021 meeting

County Commission

The Commission is reviewing a $11,482,064 grant application for homelessness rental assistance and support services. The agenda also includes contract amendments for Port Everglades expansion and pharmacy services at an addiction recovery facility. Additionally, the board will consider new ordinances regarding housing affordability and living wages.

• $11,482,064 HUD grant application for homelessness rental assistance and services
• $1,099,000 increase for Port Everglades Terminal 2 & 4 parking deck and roadway improvements
• $380,000 agreement with Oakland Park for NW 21st Avenue landscape and irrigation work
• $50,000 job creation grant for Project Sunshine
• Proposed ordinance regarding living wages for skycaps and porter assistance services

The Broward County Commission approved a consent agenda of 38 items and several regular agenda items, including a $11,482,064 grant application to HUD for homeless assistance. The board also approved a resolution to set a public hearing for a proposed half-percent health care surtax, which passed 8-1. A proposal for taxi driver COVID-19 grants was withdrawn.

• Approved $11,482,064 HUD grant application for homeless assistance (9-0)
• Approved resolution to set public hearing for half-percent health care surtax ordinance (8-1)
• Approved $1.2M Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding for Habitat for Humanity (9-0)
• Approved $50,000 job creation incentive grant for Project Sunshine (9-0)
• Approved $1,099,000 increase for Port Everglades parking deck expansion contract (9-0)
• Approved renewal of Hirsch Stevedoring franchise for cargo handler and stevedore services (9-0)
• Approved resolution urging extension of Temporary Protected Status for Honduras (9-0)
• Withdrew proposal for $3.5M taxi driver COVID-19 grant program

County Commission

The Commission approved additional gap financing for the construction of 78 affordable residential units in Hallandale Beach. The meeting also addressed several budget transfers within the Law Enforcement Trust Fund and a lease agreement with the FBI at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

• $800,000 in additional gap financing for the Solaris Apartments project
• $1,214,545 transfer to support the Forfeiture Unit
• Lease of office space at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to the FBI
• $511,200 to fund the Organized Crime Activities Sections Task Force
• $52,439 for license plate readers in Margate along the SR-7 corridor

The Broward County Commission approved a consent agenda of 27 items and several regular agenda items, including additional gap financing for an affordable housing project, a settlement agreement, and various land use amendments. A motion to fund Choices Children's Academy failed, and a taxicab/jitney grant program was deferred. The commission also approved several resolutions, including one urging action on Venezuelan nationals and one naming a courthouse courtroom.

• Approved $800,000 additional gap financing for Solaris Apartments affordable housing project (9-0)
• Approved settlement in Broward County v. Illinois Union Insurance Company (9-0)
• Approved $52,439 for license plate readers in Margate (9-0)
• Approved $511,200 for Organized Crime Task Force (9-0)
• Approved $1,214,545 for BSO Forfeiture Unit FY2022 (9-0)
• Approved $8,760 hazardous material site plan data grant (9-0)
• Approved $2,338,086 consulting contract for Pine Island Road (9-0)
• Deferred taxicab/jitney COVID-19 grant program to Oct 19 (8-1)

County Commission

The Commission approved several contracts and budget transfers, including a large grant application for HIV/AIDS services. They also authorized building security maintenance and funding for mental health programs.

• $49,533,270 grant application for HIV/AIDS medical and support services
• $11,355,924 agreement with Johnson Controls for fire alarm and security maintenance
• $1,306,216 increase for judicial projects including jail water meter and generator replacement
• $732,682 budget transfer to the Main Jail Water Meter and East Wing Generator projects

The Broward County Commission approved a consent agenda of 40 items, including a $11,355,924 sole-source contract with Johnson Controls for fire alarm and security system maintenance. The board enacted an ordinance prohibiting private parking tickets and private enforcement, and approved a resolution supporting the Florida Plan for opioid litigation settlement. A motion to eliminate a $500 cash incentive from proposed 2022 health insurance funding failed 3-5, and the overall health insurance funding was approved 7-1.

• Approved $11,355,924 Johnson Controls fire alarm maintenance contract (9-0)
• Enacted ordinance banning private parking tickets and enforcement (9-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Florida Plan opioid settlement (9-0)
• Approved $49.5M HIV/AIDS grant application (9-0)
• Approved $1.3M increase for judicial construction projects (9-0)
• Approved $1.7M COVID-related waiver for Crowley Liner Services (9-0)
• Approved 2022 health insurance funding; $500 cash incentive retained (7-1)
• Deferred resolution urging airlines to halt flights from high-COVID variant countries

County Commission

The Broward County Commission approved several funding measures and infrastructure agreements. Key decisions included a $49.2 million appropriation for community support services and a $750,160 agreement for a COVID-19 center. The commission also authorized road maintenance agreements with the Florida Department of Transportation.

• $49,283,986 appropriation for FY 2021-2022 community support services
• $750,160 agreement with Memorial Healthcare System for a COVID-19 center
• $291,435 contract for child abuse advocacy and mental health services
• Copans Road and Prospect Road improvement agreements with FDOT
• $375,095 agreement for Medicaid Low Income Pool program matching funds

The Broward County Commission approved a consent agenda of 37 items, including a $49.3 million allocation to social service providers and a settlement with Airbnb, HomeAway, and TripAdvisor over unpaid tourist development taxes. The board also enacted ordinances on business enterprise goals, locksmith regulations, and motor carrier permits, and approved a motion to explore attaching police video equipment to county poles. Several items were withdrawn, including a Juneteenth holiday resolution and an environmental licensing exemption ordinance.

• Approved $49,283,986 for FY 2021-22 social service providers (8-0, Rich abstained)
• Approved settlement with Airbnb, HomeAway, TripAdvisor over unpaid tourist taxes (9-0)
• Enacted ordinance amending County Business Enterprise (CBE) goals (9-0)
• Enacted ordinance repealing Broward County Locksmith Act (8-0)
• Enacted ordinance amending motor carrier permit rules (9-0)
• Approved motion to study attaching police video equipment to county poles, not for traffic enforcement (9-0)
• Approved $58.26M federal grant for Port Everglades COVID recovery (9-0)
• Approved $87.56M federal transit grant application (9-0)

County Commission

The Commission approved federal funds to support health services for racial and ethnic minority populations during the pandemic. The meeting also addressed contract amendments for youth employment, elderly meal programs, and local infrastructure projects.

• $3,875,000 appropriation for COVID-19 community services targeting racial and ethnic minority populations
• $500,000 agreement with Areawide Council on Aging for emergency home-delivered meals
• Increase in HANDY agreement from $356,938 to $719,586 for youth employment services
• Highway maintenance agreement with FDOT for NE 6th Avenue project at an estimated cost of $2,000
• Approval of gateway entry signs in the Town of Davie at no cost to the County

The Broward County Commission approved a $3.875 million federal grant for COVID-19 community services targeting racial and ethnic minority populations, and approved a $100,000 contract with Legal Aid for a Community ID Initiative. Several other items were approved, including a $500,000 emergency home-delivered meals program and a $250,000 job creation incentive for Project Eterias. Two motions failed: $50,000 for the United Negro College Fund and a resolution urging exoneration of Marcus Garvey. A land use amendment for a 24.2-acre site was deferred for 90 days.

• Approved $3.875M COVID-19 health equity grant (9-0)
• Approved $100,000 Legal Aid Community ID Initiative (5-4, then 9-0 on reconsideration)
• Approved $500,000 emergency home-delivered meals for seniors (8-0)
• Approved $250,000 job creation grant for Project Eterias (9-0)
• Denied $50,000 grant to United Negro College Fund (2-7)
• Denied resolution urging exoneration of Marcus Garvey (2-7)
• Deferred 24.2-acre land use change in unincorporated area (6-3)
• Approved $1.999M T.Y. Park reclaimed water irrigation contract (9-0)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission met to review several infrastructure and service contracts. Agenda items included airport lease extensions, road improvement agreements, and utility maintenance projects. The meeting also addressed various board appointments.

• $14,500,000 maximum price for construction of Human Services Department facilities
• $133,000 increase for design services at the Lauderhill Transit Center
• $4,029,457 agreement with Broward Behavioral Health Coalition
• $57,162 FAA grant for North Perry Airport economic relief
• $449,549 increase for Reclaimed Water Transmission Main work

The Broward County Commission approved a series of contracts, including a $310.9 million initial three-year contract for temporary debris management site services, which was tabled and then approved after discussion. The board also approved a $14.5 million construction amendment for new Human Services facilities and enacted ordinances on nonconsent towing rates and school impact fees.

• Approved $310.9M initial three-year contract for temporary debris management site services (Ceres, Custom Tree Care, AshBritt, Grubbs).
• Approved $14.5M GMP Amendment Three for new Human Services Department facilities (BARC Central and NJCC).
• Enacted ordinance amending Chapter 20 on nonconsent towing services and adopted Resolution 2021-333 modifying maximum nonconsent rates for private tows.
• Enacted ordinance amending Sections 5-182.9 and 5-184 on school impact fees and student generation rates.
• Approved $5M gap financing for Douglas Gardens IV affordable housing project for seniors.
• Approved $3.86M gap financing for Pembroke Towers II affordable housing project.
• Approved employment agreement for Monica Cepero as County Administrator.
• Approved $306M Second Addendum to lease with JetBlue for Terminal 5 construction at FLL.

County Commission

The Commission approved HUD grant funds for homelessness assistance and housing. The board also authorized budget transfers for jail infrastructure and a new traffic control system on University Drive. Additionally, the meeting addressed contract extensions for airport noise mitigation and port engineering services.

• $10,364,778 in HUD grant funds for homelessness services and housing assistance
• Termination of the agreement with Vibe Direct, LLC for airport and port transportation services
• $421,663 for an Adaptive Traffic Control System on SR 817/University Drive
• $807,640 transfer to fund jail water meter and generator replacement projects
• Increase in funding for the Seven on Seventh project to $8,401,966

The commission approved a consent agenda of 54 items and several regular agenda items, including a $189.7 million appropriation from the American Rescue Plan Act for COVID-19 fiscal recovery. It also approved a $26.98 million emergency rental assistance fund, a $33 million airport IT contract, and a climate change action plan. A motion to study income parity for women and minority employees failed, and a motion to place a countywide elected mayor on the ballot was postponed.

• Approved $189,652,117 COVID-19 fiscal recovery fund appropriation (9-0)
• Approved $26,980,368 emergency rental assistance fund (9-0)
• Approved $33,000,000 airport IT contract with Amadeus (9-0)
• Approved updated Climate Change Action Plan (9-0)
• Approved $10,364,778 HUD homeless services funding (9-0)
• Denied motion to study income parity for women/minority employees (1-8)
• Deferred countywide elected mayor referendum to June 15 (5-4)
• Approved $28,355,742 passenger boarding bridges contract (9-0)

County Commission

The Commission reviewed several funding allocations, including a $31.5 million subgrant for community services and energy assistance programs. The meeting also addressed $420,162 in grant funds for homelessness services and various contract amendments. Additionally, the body set notices for upcoming public hearings regarding land use changes.

• $31.5 million subgrant agreement for Community Services Block Grant and LIHEAP programs
• Siemens Industry contract amendment increasing threshold to $7,512,526 for building automation services
• $420,162 in DCF grant funds for emergency shelter and homelessness services
• $416,420 fund transfer to replace two BSO dispatch consoles
• Agreement with Coconut Creek for crosswalk installation on Lyons Road at no cost to the County

The Broward County Commission approved a consent agenda of 34 items, including a $31.5 million subgrant agreement for Community Services Block Grant and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program services. They also enacted an ordinance affirming the county's nonregulation of firearms, approved a resolution urging Haiti's redesignation for Temporary Protected Status, and deferred a charter amendment for a countywide elected mayor for two weeks.

• Approved $31.5M subgrant agreement for community services (9-0)
• Enacted ordinance affirming nonregulation of firearms (7-0)
• Approved resolution urging Haiti TPS redesignation (8-0)
• Deferred countywide elected mayor charter amendment for two weeks
• Approved $4M purchase of 49 Ford Transit cutaway vehicles (9-0)
• Approved $49,500 for ShotSpotter gunshot detection in Hallandale Beach (9-0)
• Approved $416,420 for BSO dispatch console replacement (9-0)
• Approved $100,000 for low-income energy efficiency program (9-0)

County Commission

The Commission approved several grant agreements to fund the operations and maintenance of I-595 and I-95 Express Bus Services. The meeting also included authorizations for federal transit grant applications and a contract for new 911 emergency station hardware.

• FDOT Grant Agreement for I-595 Express Bus Service operations ($1,251,356)
• FTA application for Urbanized Area Formula Grants ($27,558,079)
• Work Authorization for 81 new Gen 3 Power 911 Stations ($566,837)
• FDOT Grant Agreement for I-95 Express Bus Service operations ($1,400,000)
• Acceptance of a Warranty Deed for land in Tamarac at a $10 cost

The Commission approved the appointment of Deputy County Administrator Monica Cepero as Broward County Administrator, effective March 1, 2022, subject to contract terms, with an 8-1 vote. The Commission also enacted a land use plan amendment for Tamarac (PC 20-2) with a 5-4 vote, and approved numerous consent agenda items, including contracts, grants, and budget resolutions. Several items were discussed without action, and one resolution regarding Haiti was withdrawn.

• Appointed Monica Cepero as County Administrator effective March 1, 2022 (8-1)
• Enacted land use plan amendment PC 20-2 in Tamarac (5-4)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-27, 42, 43, 45, 58, 59 (9-0)
• Approved $1.25M FDOT grant for I-595 Express Bus Service (9-0)
• Approved $1.4M FDOT grant for I-95 Express Bus Service (9-0)
• Approved $36.7M FTA CRRSAA grant application (9-0)
• Approved $820K Human Services Management System contract with Global Vision Technologies (9-0)
• Approved settlement agreement with NuRiver Landing Condominium Association (9-0)

County Commission

The Commission approved a state grant of up to $43,188,637 for the Port Everglades Dredging and Widening Project. The meeting also addressed over $1.7 million in funding for local service providers and lighting improvements at North Perry Airport. Additionally, the board reviewed gas tax distribution amendments and several board appointments.

• $43,188,637 grant for Port Everglades dredging and widening
• $1,796,029 in funding for local service providers
• $264,000 grant for North Perry Airport lighting improvements
• Increase of JAFCO Children’s Ability Center agreement to $427,000
• Increase of Salvation Army agreement to $328,625

The commission approved a $43.2 million state grant agreement for the Port Everglades Dredging and Widening Project, along with a consent agenda of 23 items and several ordinances. It also declared an impasse in negotiations with Bang Energy over land development in southwest Broward. Several items were deferred or withdrawn, including a discussion on TIF allocations and a travel request.

• Approved $43,188,637 FDOT grant for Port Everglades dredging (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 23 items (9-0)
• Enacted manatee protection plan boat slip and fees ordinance (9-0)
• Enacted emergency medical services ordinance (9-0)
• Declared impasse in Bang Energy land negotiations (5-3)
• Approved $1.8M in local match funding for service providers (9-0)
• Approved $191,546 for BSO P25 radios for Cooper City (9-0)
• Deferred permanent supportive housing funding to May 11 workshop (6-3)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission met to review various departmental agreements and appointments. Key items included an amendment to the Terminal 4 redesign contract and funding adjustments for Wiles Road improvements. The board also addressed several public works, aviation, and human services items.

• Eighth Amendment to Terminal 4 redesign agreement at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport ($35,764,078 total)
• Reduction of Wiles Road improvement grant funding from $6,250,000 to $5,145,336
• Grant agreement for HIV-positive adult treatment in the amount of $166,500
• Agreement with Florida Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers for mental health therapy ($9,762)
• Lease agreement with Resolve Fire and Hazard Response, Inc. at Port Everglades

The Broward County Commission approved revoking portions of COVID-19 emergency orders related to outdoor activities, except for mask-wearing in crowded places, and set Phase One reopening criteria based on vaccination and positivity rates. The board also approved a $156.1M contract for a new Medical Examiner's Office and BSO Crime Lab facility, and approved a $12.7M increase for the JetBlue Terminal 3 project at the airport. Several items were deferred to the April 20 meeting, including a resolution on nonconsent towing fees and a supportive housing funding item.

• Approved $156.1M contract for Medical Examiner's Office and BSO Crime Lab (9-0)
• Approved $12.7M increase for JetBlue Terminal 3 project (9-0)
• Approved Phase One reopening criteria (7-2)
• Approved revocation of outdoor COVID-19 order portions (9-0)
• Approved $3.1M change order for Convention Center expansion (7-0)
• Approved renaming Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area as 'Kristin Jacobs Natural Area' (8-0)
• Deferred nonconsent towing fee ordinance to April 20 (9-0)
• Deferred Permanent Supportive Housing funding to April 20

County Commission

The Commission approved several board appointments and contract extensions for janitorial services across county facilities. The Board also authorized significant funding adjustments for the Complex Trial Courtroom Project. Additionally, agreements were made regarding bicycle lane maintenance with neighboring cities.

• Increased the Complex Trial Courtroom Project maximum price to $5,168,309
• Allocated an estimated $1,058,536 in Ryan White funds to service providers
• Approved bicycle lane agreements with Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, and Tamarac
• Authorized contract extensions for janitorial services at various county facilities
• Approved a 10-year license agreement for petroleum pipelines at Port Everglades

The Broward County Commission approved a $10.6 million contract with WSP USA for a transit systemwide study, planning, and preliminary design. It also approved a $1.8 million budget transfer and a $5.17 million contract increase for the Complex Trial Courtroom Project. The board enacted ordinances on affordable housing density and criminal history screening for vendors, and approved a resolution allowing county employees to use personal leave for religious holidays.

• Approved $10.6M contract with WSP USA for Transit Systemwide Study, Planning, and Preliminary Design.
• Approved $1.8M budget transfer and $5.17M contract increase for the Complex Trial Courtroom Project.
• Enacted ordinance to permit additional residential density with an affordable housing component (PCT 20-4).
• Enacted ordinance generally prohibiting vendors from requesting criminal history before interviews.
• Approved resolution permitting county employees to use personal, annual, or unpaid leave for religious holidays.
• Approved $15.66M initial one-year contract with FG Construction for roadway and bridge maintenance.
• Approved $250M Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds plan for the Housing Finance Authority.
• Approved settlement agreement in Broward County vs. Historic Westside School, LLC.

County Commission

The Commission is reviewing various board appointments and contract amendments. Key items include funding for the Ryan White Program and transit operations. The meeting also includes requests for public hearings on land use plan amendments in Miramar, Hollywood, and Lauderhill.

• $10,469,125 FDOT grant for Broward County Transit operating costs
• $14,535,619 disbursement of Ryan White Program funds
• $400,000 state grant and $400,000 county match for Flamingo Road Greenway construction
• $799,066 agreement with Areawide Council on Aging for senior services
• Public hearings for land use plan amendments in Miramar, Hollywood, and Lauderhill

The Broward County Commission approved a not-to-exceed $33,666,906 agreement with the Florida Department of Health for COVID-19 vaccination services at specified locations, after initially tabling the item for discussion. The board also approved a $10.47M transit block grant requiring an equal county match, and a $14.5M Ryan White HIV/AIDS services appropriation. A motion to renew consideration of a Juneteenth holiday proposal failed on a 2-6 vote.

• Approved $33,666,906 COVID-19 vaccination services agreement with FL Dept. of Health (9-0)
• Approved $10,469,125 FDOT transit block grant with equal county match (9-0)
• Approved $14,535,619 Ryan White Program funds for HIV/AIDS services (9-0)
• Approved $400,000 grant for Flamingo Road Greenway initial construction (9-0)
• Approved $799,066 senior services agreement with Areawide Council on Aging (8-0, Rich abstained)
• Approved $2,136,360 emergency TSA cleaning contract at FLL airport (9-0)
• Failed to renew Juneteenth holiday proposal (2-6)
• Approved $400,000 grant for Flamingo Road Greenway initial construction (9-0)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission met to approve several board appointments and review amendments to the County Land Use Plan regarding sea level rise. The meeting also addressed a budget correction for the Broward Partnership for the Homeless and updates to the Port Everglades cruise terminal agreement.

• Correction of Broward Partnership for the Homeless funding from $44,019 to $526,733
• Amendment to Port Everglades and Carnival Corporation agreement regarding cruise ship berths
• Public hearing notices for amendments to the County Land Use Plan and Sea Level Rise Map
• Rescinding of a contract award to Johnson Controls, Inc. for CCTV system maintenance
• Economic development program approvals for properties on NW 27th Avenue

The Broward County Commission approved a consent agenda including a $58,965,475 budget resolution for emergency rental assistance from federal funds, and a $300,000 local housing trust fund for rental and mortgage aid. The board also enacted ordinances creating a locksmith licensing program and amending emergency powers, and approved several property easement vacations. All votes were unanimous or near-unanimous, with occasional absences noted.

• Approved $58,965,475 budget for emergency rental assistance (8-0)
• Approved $300,000 for rental/mortgage assistance (8-0)
• Enacted Broward County Locksmith Act ordinance (9-0)
• Enacted ordinance amending emergency powers (9-0)
• Approved vacation of easement at 7850 Pasadena Blvd (8-0)
• Approved Carnival cruise terminal agreement amendment (8-0)
• Approved $25,000 donation from Siebert Williams Shank (8-1)
• Approved settlement in Kerry McNamara lawsuit (8-0)

County Commission

The Commission approved several board appointments and contract extensions. A key action involved transferring $1,000,000 from the Broward Sheriff's Office detention reserve to cover inmate medical expenses. The meeting also set public hearings for various easement vacancies and plan amendments.

• Transfer of $1,000,000 from BSO detention reserve to pay for inmate inpatient care
• Approval of a $5,727 agreement with FNCAC for child abuse prevention training
• Extension of sea turtle conservation services contract up to $196,026
• Lease extension for LaDim Aviation at North Perry Airport
• Public hearings scheduled for easement vacancies in Fort Lauderdale and Davie

The Broward County Commission approved a consent agenda of 25 items and several public hearing items, including a resolution creating a Juneteenth holiday for county employees and a resolution supporting COVID-19 vaccine prioritization for Florida residents. The board also enacted ordinances amending the comprehensive plan for a Pembroke Pines land use change and the wetlands map, and approved a resolution amending time limits for public participation. The procurement code amendment was continued to the February 23, 2021 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-25 unanimously (8-0)
• Enacted land use plan amendment PC 20-7 for Pembroke Pines (7-0)
• Enacted wetlands map amendment PCNRM 20-1 (7-0)
• Continued procurement code amendment to Feb 23, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved resolution amending public participation time limits (7-0)
• Enacted ordinance providing credit for demolished buildings (7-0)
• Approved resolution creating Juneteenth holiday (8-1, Holness dissenting)
• Approved resolution supporting COVID-19 vaccine prioritization for Florida residents (9-0)

County Commission

The Commission reviewed several board appointments and significant contract amendments. Key items included funding increases for branch libraries and the Reclaimed Water Plant Expansion. The agenda also included requests to set public hearings for various utility easement vacations.

• Increase Branch Libraries contract by $1,056,000 to a new total of $11,766,361
• Amend Brown and Caldwell agreement for Reclaimed Water Plant Expansion to $9,483,677
• Approve $172,970 water interconnect agreement with the City of Pompano Beach
• Transfer $231,000 for Paratransit Division relocation and renovation at Government Center West
• Set public hearings for utility easement vacations in several cities

The Broward County Commission approved a $9.25 million purchase of two parcels (approximately 10.7 acres) from Sawgrass Hotel, Inc., located on Red Snapper Road in Sunrise. The board also approved a $1.2 million contract with KPMG for public-private partnership consultant services for the Joint Government Center Campus project. A motion to request COVID-19 vaccinations for essential workers in Phase 1b and use Anne Kolb Nature Center as a vaccination site passed 6-2 after a vote change.

• Approved $9.25M purchase of Sawgrass Hotel parcels in Sunrise (9-0)
• Approved $1.2M KPMG contract for Joint Government Center Campus P3 consulting (8-0)
• Approved request for COVID-19 vaccine for essential workers, Anne Kolb Nature Center as site (6-2)
• Approved Juneteenth observance resolution (5-3)
• Approved resolution urging Broward School Board to recognize Eid al-Fitr as school holiday (7-1)
• Continued locksmith ordinance and fee resolution to Feb. 9, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved $1.1M Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact cost-share (9-0)
• Approved $2M emergency road and $2.5M bridge repair contracts for Tropical Storm Eta damage (9-0)