Broward County public meetings in 2024

MAP-Transportation Surtax Oversight Board Workshop

The Broward County Transportation Surtax Oversight Board is holding a workshop with presentations on the Miami-Dade County Citizens Independent Transportation Trust (CITT), the Broward County Land-Use Plan, a traffic signal system update, a proposed program performance audit scope, and results of a low-stress multi-modal master plan public perception survey. The board is also receiving reports from the chair, members, board coordinator, and general counsel.

• Miami-Dade CITT reports $4.8 billion in cumulative surtax expenditures from 2002-2023
• Broward County population projected to reach 2.24 million by 2050, a 294,000 increase
• Broward has only 12 square miles (2.8%) of vacant developable land
• Proposed program performance audit scope presented as Session 3
• Low-Stress Multi-Modal Master Plan public perception survey results presented

County Commission on 2024-12-10 10:00 AM

The Broward County Commission met and approved a large consent agenda (items 1-71) plus several regular and supplemental items, all by unanimous vote. Actions included board appointments, airport-related grants and agreements, public works contracts, and various property and road agreements. The meeting was largely procedural, with no major public hearings or controversial items noted.

• Approved $3,494,400 budget resolution for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Capital Fund
• Increased Automated People Mover Circulator project cost to $193,788,978 with grant funding up to $96,894,489
• Extended duty-free concession agreement with Broward Duty Free, LLC through December 31, 2026
• Authorized change order allowance increase for Public Safety Building fire alarm project to $440,924
• Approved lease extension for Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch Library for five years

The Broward County Commission approved a $7 million gap financing package for the Cross Creek mixed-use affordable housing development in Pompano Beach, which will include 467 total units with 440 income-restricted affordable units. The commission also enacted ordinances updating the County Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise goals and prevailing wage requirements for county construction contracts. A public hearing was set for January 28, 2025, to consider a landlord registration and rental property inspection ordinance.

• Approved $7M gap financing for Cross Creek affordable housing (467 units, 440 affordable) (8-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-43 updating CBE/SBE goals and reserves (9-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-44 amending prevailing wage requirements (9-0)
• Set Jan 28, 2025 public hearing on landlord registration ordinance (8-0)
• Approved $36.86M supplemental General Fund budget resolution (9-0)
• Approved $30.62M supplemental Enterprise Funds budget resolutions (9-0)
• Approved $3.19M FDOT grant for Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 29 improvements (8-0)
• Approved $2.365M Brightline railroad crossing safety improvements agreement (8-0)

County Commission

The Commission is reviewing several board appointments, aviation department grants, and public works agreements. Key discussions include funding for the Automated People Mover Circulator at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and infrastructure improvements in Parkland.

• Increase grant funding for the FLL Automated People Mover Circulator to $96,894,489
• Appropriate $3,494,400 to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Capital Fund
• Authorize a $100,000 fund transfer for the Public Safety Building Fire Alarm project
• Approve lighting and landscape agreements with the City of Parkland at no cost to the County
• Grant an easement to Florida Power & Light Company at 600 N Andrews Ave

The Broward County Commission approved $7 million in gap financing for the Cross Creek mixed-use affordable housing development in Pompano Beach, which will include 467 total units with 440 income-restricted units. The board also enacted ordinances updating county business enterprise goals and prevailing wage requirements, and approved a $36.8 million supplemental budget for prior-year commitments. All votes were unanimous, with Vice-Mayor Bogen participating telephonically.

• Approved $7M gap financing for Cross Creek affordable housing development (8-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-43 updating CBE/SBE goals and reserves (9-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-44 amending prevailing wage requirements (9-0)
• Approved $36.86M supplemental budget resolution in General Fund (9-0)
• Approved $30.62M supplemental budget resolutions in Enterprise Funds (9-0)
• Approved $3.04M supplemental budget resolutions in Special Revenue Funds (9-0)
• Approved $8.2M supplemental budget resolutions in Capital Outlay Funds (9-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement for tax collection transition to Tax Collector (8-0)

County Commission Meeting

The Broward County Commission held its organizational meeting, swearing in commissioners and electing Beam Furr as Mayor and Mark Bogen as Vice-Mayor for one-year terms, both by 9-0 votes. The board also approved a consent agenda covering bridge grant amendments and the 2025 meeting schedule, with no substantive policy debates or public hearings.

• Elected Beam Furr as Mayor and Mark Bogen as Vice-Mayor, both 9-0
• Approved amendments to FDEP grant agreements for SE 3rd Avenue, Andrews Avenue, and SW 7th Avenue bridge scour protection projects
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule for the County Commission
• Approved December 2024 schedule changes (supplemental item)
• No board appointments were made

The Broward County Commission elected Beam Furr as Mayor and Mark Bogen as Vice-Mayor for one-year terms, both by 9-0 votes. The commission also approved a consent agenda including three bridge scour protection grant amendments, the 2025 meeting schedule, and a December schedule change. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these administrative and ceremonial actions.

• Elected Beam Furr as Mayor for one-year term (9-0)
• Elected Mark Bogen as Vice-Mayor for one-year term (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-5 and supplemental item 8 (unanimous)
• Authorized amendments for SE 3rd Avenue Bridge Scour Protection grant (9-0)
• Authorized amendments for Andrews Avenue Bridge Scour Protection grant (9-0)
• Authorized amendments for SW 7th Avenue Bridge Scour Protection grant (9-0)
• Approved 2025 commission meeting schedule (9-0)
• Approved December schedule change (9-0)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 19, 2024, including ceremonial items, election of Mayor and Vice-Mayor, and several consent agenda items. The consent agenda includes approval of board appointments, authorization of grant amendments for three bridge scour protection projects (SE 3rd Ave, Andrews Ave, SW 7th Ave) with no additional financial obligation, and approval of the 2025 meeting schedule. The regular agenda includes reports from the Mayor and County Administrator, and a supplemental item to amend the December 2024 meeting calendar.

• Election of Mayor and Vice-Mayor for the commission
• Approval of appointments to various boards
• Authorization of grant amendments for SE 3rd Avenue, Andrews Avenue, and SW 7th Avenue Bridge Scour Protection projects
• Approval of the 2025 County Commission meeting schedule
• Amendment to the December 2024 meeting calendar

The Commission unanimously elected Vice-Mayor Beam Furr as Mayor and Commissioner Mark Bogen as Vice-Mayor, each for a one-year term. The board also approved a consent agenda covering three bridge grant amendments, the 2025 meeting schedule, and a December schedule change. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these administrative actions.

• Elected Beam Furr as Mayor for one-year term (9-0)
• Elected Mark Bogen as Vice-Mayor for one-year term (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-5 and supplemental item 8 (9-0)
• Authorized amendments for SE 3rd Avenue Bridge Scour Protection grant (9-0)
• Authorized amendments for Andrews Avenue Bridge Scour Protection grant (9-0)
• Authorized amendments for SW 7th Avenue Bridge Scour Protection grant (9-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (9-0)
• Approved December 2024 meeting schedule change (9-0)

County Commission Meeting

The Broward County Commission met on November 12, 2024, and approved a consent agenda of 51 items plus several regular and supplemental items. Key actions included a major contract increase for the Port Everglades bulkhead replacement project, several budget resolutions, and setting public hearings for December 10, 2024. The meeting included proclamations, a farewell to Commissioner Ryan, and a moment of silence.

• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Moss & Associates contract for Port Everglades Bulkhead Replacement, increasing contract by $61,254,663 to $152,200,000
• Adopted budget resolution for Port Everglades Capital Fund in amount of $65,139,100 for bulkhead project
• Approved $12,092,944 FDOT block grant for public transit with equal county match
• Approved $81,200 Strategic Job Creation Incentive for Project Maverick (116 new jobs)
• Set public hearings for Dec 10, 2024 on Port Everglades franchise assignments, Wilton Manors redevelopment units, and Hollywood land use amendment

The Broward County Commission approved a $14 million expenditure for 100 temporary housing homes on the Shaw parcel, but a subsequent vote failed 4-4 after Commissioner Geller changed his vote. The commission also approved a $61.25 million increase for the Port Everglades bulkhead replacement project and continued four landfill-related items to January 2025.

• Approved $14M for 100 temporary homeless housing homes on Shaw parcel (5-3, later failed 4-4)
• Approved $61.25M increase for Port Everglades bulkhead replacement (9-0)
• Continued Monarch Hill landfill expansion and related ordinances to Jan 28, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved $10.8M Taxiway A pavement rehab at FLL Airport (9-0)
• Approved $11.6M exit roadway improvements at FLL Airport (9-0)
• Approved $2.5M EPA diesel emissions grant with $16.2M county match (9-0)
• Approved $12.09M FDOT transit block grant with matching funds (9-0)
• Enacted ethics ordinance amending county code (9-0)

County Commission

The County Commission will consider a $61.3 million amendment to the Port Everglades bulkhead replacement contract, increasing the total to $152.2 million. Other items include conveying a county-owned lot to United Way for affordable housing, accepting a $2.5M EPA grant for shore power, and setting public hearings on land use changes and franchise renewals. Budget transfers for the Broward Sheriff's Office and a job creation incentive for Project Maverick are also on the agenda.

• Amendment to Port Everglades bulkhead replacement contract increased by $61,254,663 to $152,200,000
• Conveyance of county-owned lot to United Way for affordable housing development
• Acceptance of $2.5M EPA grant with $16.2M county match for diesel emissions reduction at Port Everglades
• Resolution to allocate 750 redevelopment units to the City of Wilton Manors
• Small-scale land use plan amendment in Hollywood

The Commission approved a $14 million expenditure for 100 temporary housing homes on the Shaw parcel for homeless individuals and families, but the vote later failed 4-4 after Commissioner Geller requested to be recorded as voting no. The Commission also approved numerous consent agenda items, including contracts, grants, and appointments, and continued four landfill-related items to January 28, 2025.

• Approved $14M for 100 temporary housing homes on Shaw parcel (5-3, later failed 4-4)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 1-51, 64, 69 (9-0)
• Approved Port Everglades bulkhead contract increase to $152.2M (9-0)
• Approved $10.8M Taxiway A pavement rehab at FLL (9-0)
• Approved $11.6M Exit Roadway Improvements at FLL (9-0)
• Continued Monarch Hill landfill expansion and related items to Jan 28, 2025 (8-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-40 expediting building permits before final plat (9-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-41 amending ethics code (9-0)

County Commission Meeting

The Broward County Commission approved a consent agenda of 48 items and separately considered several pulled items, including setting public hearings for November 12, 2024, on ordinances related to the Monarch Hill landfill expansion, a land-use plan amendment, and a waste-limitation ordinance. The board also approved multiple contracts, grants, and agreements, including airport leases, a trash pickup contract increase, and funding for child abuse services.

• Approved setting public hearing for Monarch Hill landfill expansion ordinance (Resolution 2024-475, 8-1 vote)
• Approved setting public hearing for land-use plan amendment PC 22-5 in Broward Municipal Services District (Resolution 2024-476, 8-1 vote)
• Approved setting public hearing for ordinance prohibiting landfilling of certain specified waste (sponsored by Vice-Mayor Furr)
• Approved $110,000 increase to equipment rental contract with Trane US Inc., raising total to $1,020,469
• Approved $122,612 increase to trash pick-up contract with Panzarella Waste & Recycling, raising total to $3,492,590

The Broward County Commission approved four resolutions to set public hearings for November 12, 2024, on proposed ordinances related to the Monarch Hill Landfill expansion, including a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment, a land use plan amendment, waste limitation rules, and height limits for landfills in the A-6 district. All four resolutions passed 8-1, with Commissioner Bogen voting no. The commission also approved numerous consent agenda items, including contracts, grants, and appointments, and held public hearings on Port Everglades franchise renewals and a rezoning.

• Approved resolution to set public hearing on Monarch Hill Landfill expansion (8-1)
• Approved resolution to set public hearing on land use plan amendment (8-1)
• Approved resolution to set public hearing on waste limitation ordinance (8-1)
• Approved resolution to set public hearing on landfill height limits (8-1)
• Approved $22M multifamily housing revenue note for Woodsdale Oaks (9-0)
• Approved $2.8M UKG timekeeping software agreement (9-0)
• Approved $2.25M grant application for ADA-accessible transit vehicles (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of Washington Park lots from RS-6 to GP-1 (8-0)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission is meeting to approve several airport terminal leases and public works contracts. The body is also setting public hearings for November 12 regarding the Monarch Hill Landfill expansion and other land use plan amendments.

• Proposed public hearing for Monarch Hill Landfill expansion ordinance
• Terminal building leases with Compania Panamena De Aviacion, S.A. and Porter Airlines (Canada) Limited Co
• Contract increase of $110,000 for equipment rental services with Trane US, Inc.
• Trash pick-up contract amendment with A.J. Panzarella, LLC increasing total amount by $122,612
• Grant of $501,500 for recovery services for survivors of child abuse and sexual violence

The Broward County Commission approved setting public hearings for November 12, 2024, on four landfill-related items, including a proposed ordinance to prohibit landfilling certain waste and another to impose height limits on landfills in the Agricultural-Disposal A-6 district. The commission also approved a $5 million interlocal agreement with the South Florida Water Management District for a flood resiliency study, and authorized a lawsuit against pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers related to insulin. All other consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Set Nov. 12 public hearing on Monarch Hill landfill expansion (8-1)
• Set Nov. 12 hearing on ordinance prohibiting landfilling specified waste (8-1)
• Set Nov. 12 hearing on landfill height limits in A-6 district (8-1)
• Approved $5M interlocal agreement for flood resiliency study (8-0)
• Authorized lawsuit against insulin manufacturers and PBMs (9-0)
• Approved $22M multifamily housing revenue note for Woodsdale Oaks (9-0)
• Approved $2.8M UKG timekeeping software contract (9-0)
• Approved $2.25M grant application for 18 ADA-accessible transit vehicles (9-0)

County Commission Meeting

The Broward County Commission met on October 8, 2024, and approved a 41-item consent agenda, plus transferred items, covering board appointments, airport construction grants, a stormwater project, property reclassification, a federal HIV/AIDS grant, port security funding, and budget transfers. The board also approved several board appointments and waivers of conflict, and deferred item 21.

• Approved $2,911,925 construction cost increase for North Perry Airport runway crossing mitigation project (grant up to $145,596)
• Approved $1,424,820 construction cost increase for North Perry Airport apron reconfiguration project (grant up to $71,241)
• Approved $649,588 work authorization for Broadview Park Green Infrastructure Stormwater Flood Mitigation Project
• Approved $1,411,111 Port Security Grant from FEMA with $470,370 county match for port security enhancements
• Approved $960,000 transfer to fund five school resource officers in Pompano Beach schools

The Broward County Commission approved the consent agenda (Items 1-41) unanimously, with two items pulled for separate consideration. The board enacted ordinances on public camping/sleeping and the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, and approved a resolution amending the Administrative Code related to PACE. A motion to allocate $50,000 per commissioner for municipal cultural grants failed 3-5.

• Approved consent agenda Items 1-41 (9-0)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 2024-37 on public camping/sleeping (9-0)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 2024-38 on PACE program (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-469 amending Administrative Code on PACE (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-451 transferring $960,000 for school resource officers (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-465 granting bunkering franchise to Shell NA LNG (9-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-468 releasing alleyway in Pompano Beach (9-0)
• Failed motion for Municipal Cultural Grant Program (3-5)

County Commission

The County Commission will consider several infrastructure amendments for North Perry Airport and Port Everglades. The body is also reviewing board appointments, a personnel cap for Fiscal Year 2025, and various budget transfers for law enforcement.

• Increase construction costs for two North Perry Airport projects to $2,911,925 and $1,424,820
• Contract with KCI Technologies, Inc. for Broadview Park stormwater flood mitigation up to $649,588
• Acceptance of a $1,411,111 FEMA grant for Port Everglades security enhancements
• Budget resolution to transfer $960,000 for five school resource officers in Pompano Beach
• Approval of a Fiscal Year 2025 personnel cap of 6,930

The Broward County Commission approved the consent agenda (items 1-41) unanimously, with items 13 and 21 pulled for separate consideration. The board enacted ordinances on public camping/sleeping (2024-37) and the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program (2024-38), and approved a resolution repealing PACE administrative code sections (2024-469). A motion to allocate up to $50,000 per commissioner for municipal cultural grants failed (3-5).

• Approved consent agenda items 1-41 (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-37 on public camping/sleeping (9-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-38 on PACE program (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-469 repealing PACE administrative code (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-451 transferring $960,000 for school resource officers (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-465 granting Shell NA LNG bunkering franchise (9-0)
• Deferred ethics ordinance amendment (Item 21) to next meeting (9-0)
• Failed motion for municipal cultural grants (3-5)

County Commission Meeting

The Broward County Commission approved a consent agenda of 44 items plus supplemental items, including board appointments, airport grants, utility easements, and budget resolutions. Key actions include authorizing a $44,093,591 federal transit grant application, approving airport infrastructure grants for North Perry Airport, and accepting utility easements for water projects.

• Approved $44,093,591 FTA Urbanized Area Formula Grant application for transit
• Approved $4,067,342 FAA grant for Taxiway A Extension at North Perry Airport
• Approved $1,176,800 state grant for Mitigate RW 1L-19R Crossings at North Perry Airport
• Approved $5,356,653 LIHEAP budget for home energy assistance
• Approved $1,600,891 Community Services Block Grant for financial stability services

The Broward County Commission approved a term sheet for a new nine-year operating agreement with the Florida Panthers, with two five-year renewal options at the county's discretion. The commission also approved a consent agenda covering 44 items, including grants, contracts, and budget resolutions, and enacted several ordinances related to child care licensing, development review, and school impact fees.

• Approved term sheet for new 9-year arena operating agreement with Panthers (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda of 44 items (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-33 on child care licensing (8-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-34 suspending transportation concurrency assessments (8-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-35 ratifying school impact fees (8-0)
• Approved $7.5M increase for airport terminal modernization contract (7-0)
• Approved resolution supporting release of 10 cities from tri-party education agreements (7-1)
• Approved 2025 health insurance with 5% employee deduction increase (6-1)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission is meeting to decide on several high-value grant agreements for airport and transit infrastructure. The body will also consider funding for resident financial stability and home energy assistance.

• Grant agreements for North Perry Airport totaling $5,709,571 for construction and design
• Federal Transit Administration grant applications for $44,093,591 and $3,639,701
• Appropriation of $1,600,891 for financial stability and $5,356,653 for home energy assistance
• Contract increase of $3,129,540 for CPZ Architects, Inc. at Port Everglades
• Tire purchase agreements with Michelin and Goodyear each increased to $4,500,000

The Broward County Commission approved a term sheet for a new nine-year operating agreement with the Florida Panthers, with two five-year renewal options, replacing the current arena agreement. The board also approved a consent agenda of 44 items, including grants, contracts, and budget resolutions, and enacted several ordinances related to child care, development review, and school impact fees.

• Approved term sheet for new 9-year arena operating agreement with Florida Panthers (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda of 44 items (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-32 rezoning Broward Park Lot 11 to GP-1 (8-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-33 amending child care licensing (8-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-34 suspending transportation concurrency fees (8-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-35 ratifying school impact fees (8-0)
• Approved $7.5M increase for airport terminal modernization consultant (7-0)
• Approved resolution supporting release of 10 cities from educational mitigation agreements (7-1)

County Commission Meeting

The Broward County Commission approved a consent agenda and several regular items, including a $77.7 million FAA grant for the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Terminal Connectors project, a $25 million federal grant for low-emission transit, and funding for homeless and support services. The meeting also included board appointments and various contracts and resolutions.

• Approved $77,675,450 FAA grant for Terminal Connectors project at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
• Approved $25,000,000 federal grant for Low or No Emissions transit program
• Approved $20,905,152 for support services and $20,047,540 for homeless services
• Approved $16,967,885 grant application for HIV/AIDS services
• Approved $83,930 for Automated License Plate Readers for Wilton Manors Police

The Broward County Commission approved a $77,675,450 Federal Aviation Administration grant for the Terminal Connectors project at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The board also approved over $40 million in funding for homeless services and support services, and enacted several land use plan amendments. A revised schedule of water and wastewater rates was approved with a 6-2 vote.

• Approved $77,675,450 FAA grant for airport Terminal Connectors project (8-0)
• Approved $20,905,152 for support services to specified providers (7-0, Mayor Rich abstained)
• Approved $20,047,540 for homeless services and single-source providers (8-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-25 for Margate land use plan amendment (7-1, Bogen no)
• Approved revised water/wastewater rates Resolution 2024-383 (6-2, Bogen and McKinzie no)
• Approved $25M federal grant for low/no emissions transit (7-0)
• Approved $5.2M JetBlue lease amendment for Terminal 3 project (7-0)
• Deferred Royal Caribbean cruise terminal agreement to Sept 17

County Commission

The Broward County Commission will vote on multiple contracts, grants, and leases, including a $77.7M FAA grant for airport terminal connectors, a $25M federal transit grant, and a $370K annual cleaning services contract. The meeting also includes waivers for conflicted board members and single-source determinations for homeless services providers.

• Approve $77,675,450 FAA grant for Terminal Connectors project at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
• Approve $25,000,000 federal transit grant for Low or No Emissions program
• Approve $370,000 annual cleaning services contract with OIC of South Florida Inc.
• Approve Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement with A.G. Royce Metal Marketing for 3.94 acres at Port Everglades
• Approve $20,905,152 in funding for support services providers

The Broward County Commission approved a $77.7 million FAA grant for airport terminal connectors and adopted multiple ordinances regarding land use, comprehensive plans, and service rates. The board also approved various budget amendments, property namings, and contract modifications.

• Approved FAA grant of $77,675,450 for airport infrastructure project at FLL (8-0)
• Approved $7.7M consent agenda containing items 1 through 28 (8-0)
• Approved $25,000,000 federal transit administration grant funding (7-0)
• Enacted ordinance amending Broward County Land Use Plan map in Margate (7-1)
• Approved retail water and wastewater service rates, fees and charges resolution (6-2)
• Approved JetBlue Airways lease agreement amendment for $5,200,000 (7-0)
• Approved naming Courtroom WW11166 as 'The James Fox Miller Courtroom' (6-2)
• Approved $160,000 sponsorship agreement for South Florida Film Industry Summit (8-0)

County Commission Meeting

The Broward County Commission met on August 22, 2024, and approved a consent agenda of 76 items, plus several board appointments and a $50 million federal grant for the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Terminal Connectors project. The meeting included public hearings and regular agenda items, with one item withdrawn and one deferred.

• Approved $50,000,000 FAA grant for Terminal Connectors project at FLL
• Approved termination of Bobby's Landing, LLC lease at North Perry Airport
• Approved revocable license agreement with Fairfield OFP LLC along SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
• Approved highway maintenance agreement with FDOT for NW 21st Avenue project, estimated $8,160 cost to County
• Appointed members to Climate Change Task Force, Medical Marijuana Advisory Board, and other boards

The Broward County Commission approved a $50 million Federal Aviation Administration grant for the Terminal Connectors project at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The board also approved a $47.9 million advertising agency contract for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, and enacted an ordinance for a special assessment on private hospitals to fund uncompensated charity care. The PACE program ordinance and related interlocal agreement were continued to October 8, 2024.

• Approved $50M FAA grant for FLL Terminal Connectors (8-0)
• Approved $47.9M advertising contract for Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB (8-0)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 2024-23 for hospital special assessment (8-0)
• Continued PACE program ordinance and ILA to Oct 8 (8-0)
• Approved $3.756M FDOT grant for I-95 Express Bus Service (8-0)
• Approved $3.65M FDOT grant for I-595 Express Bus Service (8-0)
• Approved $1.12M transfer for crime prevention programs (7-0, Mayor abstained)
• Approved $9M referral rate agreement for elderly services (7-0, Mayor abstained)

County Commission

The County Commission will meet to discuss various board appointments and infrastructure projects. Key items include aviation grants, utility easements, and public works agreements.

• FAA Grant Agreement of $50,000,000 for Terminal Connectors at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
• Contract increase of $114,584 for Brown and Caldwell for Reclaimed Water Plant Expansion engineering services
• Agreement for $226,136 in matching funds for the State of Florida Medicaid Low Income Pool program
• Termination of lease agreement with Bobby’s Landing, LLC at North Perry Airport
• Highway Maintenance Agreement with FDOT for NW 21st Avenue improvements at an estimated cost of $8,160

The Broward County Commission approved a $50 million Federal Aviation Administration grant for the Terminal Connectors project at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The board also approved a consent agenda of 76 items, including a $47.9 million advertising agency contract for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. Two items related to the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program were continued to October 8, 2024, and an ordinance on a hospital special assessment was enacted.

• Approved $50M FAA grant for FLL Terminal Connectors project (8-0)
• Approved $47.9M advertising agency contract for Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (8-0)
• Continued PACE program ordinance and resolution to October 8, 2024 (8-0)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 2024-23 for hospital special assessment (8-0)
• Approved $3.756M FDOT grant for I-95 Express Bus Service (8-0)
• Approved $3.65M FDOT grant for I-595 Express Bus Service (8-0)
• Approved $1.12M transfer for crime prevention programs (7-0, Mayor Rich abstained)
• Approved $9M referral rate agreement for elderly services (7-0, Mayor Rich abstained)

Budget Workshop

This is a budget workshop for the recommended Broward County FY2027 budget. The agenda includes an overview of the budget, resources, and links to related documents. It appears to be informational and procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Understanding Your Recommended Broward County Budget FY2027
• Recruitment for Budget and Management Analyst Position
• Performance Measure Reports
• Budget Mandates
• FY21 JAG Request for Public Comment

County Commission Meeting

The Broward County Commission met on June 18, 2024, and approved a large consent agenda (Items 1-62) plus several regular and supplemental items. Key actions included approving a terminal lease at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, a joint agreement with Parkland for a roundabout project, and multiple grant agreements from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The meeting also included proclamations and board appointments.

• Approved Terminal Building Lease Agreement with SMS International Shore Operations US, Inc. for storage space at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Terminal 3, Level 2, from Sept 2, 2024 to Sept 1, 2029.
• Approved Joint Participation Agreement with City of Parkland for roundabout improvements at Hillsboro Boulevard and NW 64th Terrace/NW 74th Place, with $250,000 paid by the City.
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-311 authorizing $463,083 in Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds (including $400,603 FDLE and $62,480 county match) for specified service providers.
• Approved multiple FDLE grant agreements: $178,000 for Nancy J. Cotterman Center equipment, $43,504 for oversight, $32,000 for mental health first aid training books, $20,000 for sentence mitigation training, and $127,099 for State Attorney's Office equipment.
• Approved First Amendment to Agreement with Global Vision Technologies, Inc. increasing not-to-exceed amount from $1,570,000 to $2,226,000 for Human Services Client Services Management System replacement.

County Commission

The County Commission is reviewing various administrative actions including several board appointments and public works projects. The agenda also includes multiple grant agreements and contract amendments across departments such as Aviation, Human Services, and Water Management.

• Appoint Joshua C. Johnson to the Central Examining Board
• Lease agreement for storage space in Terminal 3 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
• Reclassification of property at 600 North Andrews Avenue as public right-of-way
• Joint Participation Agreement with City of Parkland for a roundabout project estimated at $250,000
• Increase Global Vision Technologies, Inc. contract from $1,570,000 to $2,226,000

The Broward County Commission approved millions in gap financing for multiple affordable housing projects, appointed Joseph Morris as the new Director of Port Everglades, and authorized funding and free transit for potential Florida Panthers Stanley Cup victory celebrations. The board also enacted ordinances related to the Live Local Act, abolished the Health Facilities Authority, and handled various board appointments and grant agreements.

• Approved gap financing for five affordable housing projects totaling over $28 million (9-0)
• Appointed Joseph Morris as Director of Port Everglades (9-0)
• Authorized up to $100,000 for a Florida Panthers Stanley Cup victory celebration tourism agreement and free transit fares on the celebration date (9-0)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 2024-19 abolishing the Broward County Health Facilities Authority (8-0)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 2024-20 pertaining to the Live Local Act regarding administrative approvals and platting requirements (8-0)
• Approved an $11 million amendment with Motorola Solutions for radio dispatch consoles and equipment (9-0)
• Directed the drafting of an ordinance to increase permitted landfill heights in the A-6 Agricultural Disposal District up to 325 feet (8-1)
• Approved various advisory board appointments and consent agenda items

County Commission

The Commission is considering several infrastructure and service agreements, including a major increase for the Copans Transit Operations Facility. Other items include property easements, water utility appointments, and funding for substance use disorder treatment.

• Increase of Arcadis Group contract for Copans Transit Operations Facility from $5.5 million to $12.2 million
• Approval of $4,643,685 budget for community-based substance use disorder treatment services
• Grant application for $5,901,322 for Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged trip and equipment
• $100,000 grant to support hosting costs for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup
• Acceptance of various road easements and property deeds at no cost to the County

County Commission

The Commission will consider several funding agreements and contract amendments. Key items include allocating millions for service providers, renewing Boys & Girls Clubs agreements, and increasing funding for the I-95 Express Bus Service.

• $3,822,617 appropriation for local match funding for service providers
• $2,109,062 total for Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County facilities
• $750,000 agreement with Areawide Council on Aging for emergency meals
• $385,000 agreement with CareerSource Broward for summer youth employment
• $150,000 funding increase for I-95 Express Bus Service operations

The County Commission approved several high-value infrastructure and transportation contracts, including a generator replacement at FLL and the purchase of 52 airport buses and trams. The board also authorized a referendum for the November 2024 election regarding Broward County Housing Council membership.

• Approved $13,622,267 contract to Eau Gallie Electric, Inc. for T3 Generator Replacement at FLL (7-0)
• Approved $5,826,608 to purchase 48 buses and four trams for FLL Airport (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-273 for a Nov. 5, 2024 referendum on Housing Council membership (6-0)
• Approved $13,625,459 initial one-year contract for BCT Bus Parts and Supplies (6-0)
• Approved $700,000 amended agreement with CareerSource Broward for youth employment (6-0)
• Approved $2,250,000 contract to Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC for a Fire Pumper Truck (6-0)
• Approved $2,109,062 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County facilities (6-0)
• Rejected all proposals for the Design-Build Sheridan Street Expansion Project (6-0)

County Commission

The Commission is reviewing several aviation-related lease agreements for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and North Perry Airport. Additional items include building automation upgrades at the Government Center, various land transfers, and multiple board appointments.

• Agreement of Lease between Broward County and Bobby’s Landing, LLC for North Perry Airport
• Amendment to BSO agreement for law enforcement services at FLL airport costing $31,293 annually
• Lease agreement with JetBlue Airways Corporation for 19 acres at FLL airport
• Work Authorization for building automation upgrades at Government Center East for $620,425
• Threshold increase for LEE Construction Group, Inc. contract to $24,082,000

The Commission awarded a $228,560,358 contract to Tutor Perini Building Corp. for airport terminal connectors. The board also approved several supplemental budget resolutions totaling over $900M across various funds and authorized a $50,000 donation for a T20 World Cup fan park.

• Awarded $228,560,358 contract to Tutor Perini Building Corp. for Airport Terminal Connectors (7-0)
• Approved supplemental budget resolutions for General and BMSD Funds of $168,928,293 (6-0)
• Approved supplemental budget resolutions for Special Revenue Funds of $411,508,163 (6-0)
• Approved supplemental budget resolutions for Capital Funds of $227,095,025 (6-0)
• Approved $50,000 donation to City of Lauderdale Lakes for T20 World Cup fan park (5-4)
• Approved $17.5M contract with Jacobs Project Management Co. for transportation consulting (9-0)
• Approved $11.5M funding increase for Central Broward Park & Stadium improvements (9-0)
• Directed the abolition of the Broward County Health Facilities Authority (9-0)

County Commission

The Commission approved scheduling a public hearing for a proposed 10-year health care surtax, subject to referendum. Other major actions included awarding a $59.8M dredging contract for Port Everglades and approving several airport service contracts.

• Approved public hearing for proposed 0.25% health care surtax (7-2)
• Awarded $59,799,100 dredging contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $20.9M janitorial services contract for FLL airport (7-0)
• Approved $14.7M for judicial projects parking garage and plaza (8-0)
• Approved $8.4M emergency procurement for airport concrete blocks (8-0)
• Approved $1.6M emergency airport EMAS repairs (8-0)
• Approved $1.1M agreement for senior community-based services (7-0)
• Deferred Port Everglades shore power proposal until May 7, 2024 (8-0)

County Commission

The Commission is considering several large-scale infrastructure projects, including a major expansion at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Other items include water resilience grants, public transportation funding, and various departmental agreements.

• Increase total cost of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Phase II projects to $106,401,334
• Grant agreement for Dania Cut-Off Canal Resilience Project up to $4,750,000
• Grant agreement for Wastewater Pump Station (No. 300) Resilience Project up to $2,900,000
• Increase Port Everglades Wayfinding Information Signage contract to $4,423,058
• Public transportation operating costs grant of $10,904,807 with a required county match

The Commission approved a proposal to prepare a 0.25% health care services surtax for a November 2024 voter referendum. Other actions included approving airport expansion funding, housing repair grants for Pompano Beach, and various infrastructure contracts.

• Directed preparation of 0.25% health care services surtax referendum (5-4)
• Approved airport gate expansion and terminal connector project cost increase to $106,401,334 (9-0)
• Allocated $8.8M for Pompano Beach CRA Northwest District home repairs and affordable housing (9-0)
• Approved $21.8M total project cost for FY 2024 public transportation operating costs (9-0)
• Approved $4.8M purchase of 40 Transit Minibuses from Nations Bus Corp. (9-0)
• Approved $1.99M contract for Retail Potable Water and Wastewater Master Plan (9-0)
• Approved $506,000 for 911 phone system upgrade to VIPER 7 (9-0)
• Approved $2.25M potential five-year contract for CyberLock brand locks and software (9-0)

County Commission

The Commission is considering several budget resolutions, including $79,894,490 for the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Other items include mosquito control grants, various utility easement acceptances, and elderly care service contracts.

• Budget resolution for $79,894,490 in grant funding for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
• Grant agreement of $170,000 for mosquito surveillance and control equipment
• Utility easement acceptances in Pompano Beach, Hollywood, and Pembroke Park
• Contract amendment for Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. increasing total amount to $5,085,318
• Funding increase of $51,199 for Areawide Council on Aging case management services

The Broward County Commission accepted the Ten-Year Affordable Housing Master Plan and approved a resolution allocating 90% of the County's annual share of expired Tax Increment Financing (TIF) amounts for 30 years to new affordable housing, with 10% for economic development. The housing item was split into three parts and voted separately; the TIF resolution passed 7-1 with Commissioner McKinzie voting no. The Commission also approved a $5,926,882 contract for Hollywood North Beach Park mooring fields and a $79,894,490 airport grant funding adjustment. Most other agenda items passed unanimously on the consent agenda.

• Accepted Ten-Year Affordable Housing Master Plan (8-0, Rogers absent)
• Approved allocating 90% of expired TIF to affordable housing for 30 years (7-1, McKinzie no)
• Approved directing staff to evaluate increased residential density near transit (7-0)
• Approved $5,926,882 contract to MBR Construction for Hollywood North Beach Park mooring fields (9-0)
• Approved $79,894,490 airport grant funding resolutions and $159,788,978 people mover project amendment (9-0)
• Approved $170,000 mosquito control grant from FDACS (9-0)
• Approved $250,000,000 single family mortgage revenue bond plan of finance (9-0)
• Approved settlement in Zevallos estate case (9-0)

County Commission

The Commission is considering several grant amendments and agreements regarding aviation infrastructure at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and North Perry Airport. The agenda also includes highway construction grants, utility easements, and various board appointments.

• Gate Expansion and Terminal Connectors project cost increase to $103,278,258
• Airfield Lighting Improvements at North Perry Airport cost increase to $3,675,000
• FDOT grant for Pine Island Road design services up to $1,000,000
• Engineering services amendment for water and wastewater projects totaling $5,137,600
• Ten-year license agreement with Global Terminal Holdings LLC at Port Everglades

Broward County Commissioners approved a 35-item consent agenda and several public hearing items, including land use plan amendments and a rezoning in the Broward Municipal Services District. The Board deferred indefinitely all three parts of the Ten-Year Affordable Housing Master Plan, which would have accepted the plan and directed 100% of expired Tax Increment Financing to affordable housing. A resolution to set a public hearing on a coronary calcium scan disclosure ordinance was approved as amended. Most items passed unanimously, with a few land use items passing 7-1.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1-35, including airport grants, board appointments, and a settlement with Sunshine Gasoline Distributors (9-0)
• Deferred indefinitely the Ten-Year Affordable Housing Master Plan and related TIF allocation resolution (8-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-07 amending the Land Use Plan in Hollywood (9-0)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-08 small-scale land use amendment in Broward Municipal Services District (7-1, Bogen no, Udine abstained)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-09 small-scale land use amendment in Broward Municipal Services District (7-1, Bogen no, Udine abstained)
• Enacted Ordinance 2024-11 rezoning portions of Tract 50 from A-1 to PDD, amended to allow 14 units (7-1, Bogen no, Udine abstained)
• Approved Resolution 2024-064 setting March 21 public hearing on coronary calcium scan disclosure ordinance (8-0, Ryan absent)
• Approved final rankings for RFP for Vertical Integrated Program Management Consulting Services (8-0, Bogen absent)

County Commission

The Commission is considering several items including Ryan White fund disbursements, utility easements in Lauderdale Lakes, and affordable housing development funding. The agenda also includes requests for public hearings regarding land use, building codes, and parking facility licenses.

• Appropriation of $3,182,717 in Ryan White funds for service providers
• Funding agreement up to $5,500,000 for Andrews Apartments, LLC mixed-income development in Fort Lauderdale
• Acceptance of a road easement on NE 3rd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale at no cost to the County
• Acceptance of a $364,325 grant for the Urban Area Security Initiative
• Quitclaim deed of eight parcels to the City of Miramar

The County Commission approved a $29 million contract for Terminal 1 baggage area improvements at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Other key actions included funding for affordable housing and a directive to draft a battery recycling ordinance.

• Approved $29,090,576 contract for Terminal 1 Checked Baggage Resolution Area improvements (9-0)
• Approved up to $5.5M for development of at least 400 mixed-income units in Fort Lauderdale (9-0)
• Approved directive to draft battery recycling ordinance for retail establishments (9-0)
• Approved $2M for conceptual designs of New River bridge crossings (9-0)
• Approved $3.18M in Ryan White funds for specified service providers (8-0)
• Approved $50,000 sponsorship for Jammin’ in the Park (9-0)
• Denied $100,000 sponsorship for Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival (3-6)
• Approved update to increase residential credits for Toilet Replacement Credit Program (9-0)

County Commission

The Broward County Commission met to review various infrastructure, aviation, and human services items. The meeting included decisions on airport construction grants, water management projects, and board appointments. The commission also addressed contract amendments for judicial complex upgrades and engineering services.

• Appropriated $16,511,090 for Ryan White Program service providers
• Approved a grant agreement for up to $4,000,000 for Taxilane T Widening at FLL
• Authorized a $928,743 upgrade for the Judicial Complex North Building automation system
• Increased engineering services contract for water and sewer improvements to $5,806,772
• Approved a $600,000 grant from FDEP for Canal Pump Station (S-45) improvements

The Commission voted to cease issuing new taxi certificates, excluding luxury sedans and wheelchair accessible vehicles. The board also approved several infrastructure grants for Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

• Stopped issuing new taxi certificates except for luxury sedans and wheelchair accessible vehicles (7-0)
• Approved $32.5M FDEP grant for Port Everglades Bulkhead Replacement Project (7-0)
• Approved $4M grant for Taxilane T8 Widening project at FLL (7-0)
• Enacted Ordinance No. 2024-01 rezoning property from B-2 to B-3 (7-0)
• Approved $25M in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Tequesta Reserve (7-0)
• Approved $928,743 for Building Automation System upgrades at Judicial Complex North Building (7-0)
• Directed staff to research school zone safety options including speed detection systems (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Glenn A. Wiltshire as Acting Department Director of Port Everglades (7-0)