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

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)