Broward County public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commission
The Commission is reviewing interlocal agreements with several cities to enforce airport zoning regulations. They are also considering amendments to contracts for water meter reading and roadway construction. Additionally, the agenda includes various grant acceptances and board appointments.
- Increase in Disney Cruise Line terminal project cap from $14 million to $35 million
- $5,282,208 additional cost for Loxahatchee Road improvements
- Increase in water meter reading contract value to $7,187,335
- Interlocal agreements with multiple cities for airport zoning enforcement
- $340,000 agreement for Prospect Road improvements in Oakland Park
County Commission
The Commission will consider several contract amendments and grant agreements. Key items include increasing funds for substance use disorder treatment and expanding mobile sanitation services for people experiencing homelessness. The agenda also includes airport infrastructure grants and transit service updates.
- Increase Broward Behavioral Health Coalition contract to $5,337,295 for substance use disorder treatment services
- FDOT grant of up to $503,200 for North Perry Airport runway and taxiway projects
- Expand Hope South Florida agreement to $1,217,179 for mobile sanitation services for people experiencing homelessness
- FDOT grant of up to $300,000 for Taxilane T8 Widening at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
- $2,297,311 funding amendment for I-595 Express Bus operations and maintenance
County Commission
The commission will hold elections for the positions of Mayor and Vice-Mayor. The agenda also includes board appointments and the approval of the 2023 meeting calendar.
- Election of Mayor and Vice-Mayor
- Appointment of Charlotte Cournoyer to the Animal Care Advisory Committee
- Appointment of Jean P. Moreno to the Consumer Protection Board
- Approval of the 2023 Commission meeting schedule
- Discussion regarding a parking garage
County Commission
The Commission is reviewing several large-scale funding requests and infrastructure agreements. Key items include a federal appropriation for emergency rental assistance and grants for Port Everglades dredging. The agenda also covers transit plan updates and various public service contracts.
- $15,276,657 appropriation for the Emergency Rental Assistance Fund
- $7,700,066 FDOT grant for Port Everglades Dredging and Widening Project
- $2,900,000 agreement with Pembroke Pines for Flamingo Greenway construction
- $1,256,342 budget resolution for the Broward Sheriff’s Office Forfeiture Unit
- Contract amendment for Atkins North America increasing project value to $20,120,800
County Commission
The Commission is reviewing several agreements regarding regional infrastructure and public services. Items include funding for traffic signal improvements, airport upgrades, and health department operations.
- $1,502,317 estimated cost for Adaptive Traffic Control System along SR-A1A and Sunrise Boulevard
- $1,827,864 agreement with Florida Department of Health to operate the Broward County Health Department
- $306,000 grant for a shared use path project at North Perry Airport
- $750,000 for emergency home-delivered meals for seniors affected by COVID-19
- $546,715 DOJ grant for law enforcement equipment and staffing via the Broward Sheriff’s Office
County Commission
The Commission is reviewing a federal grant for Port Everglades security projects and a development agreement for permanent supportive housing in Pompano Beach. The agenda also includes budget transfers for various Broward Sheriff’s Office programs and an increase in petroleum contract costs.
- FEMA grant of $1,977,326 for Port Everglades security enhancement projects
- Development agreement for permanent supportive housing at 1700 Blount Road, Pompano Beach
- Increase in petroleum products contract value to a total not-to-exceed amount of $7,537,931
- Change order for Port Everglades signage increasing the total agreement to $4,055,502
- Budget transfers for various Broward Sheriff’s Office task forces and programs
County Commission
The Commission authorized grant applications for $12.7 million and $6.5 million from HUD to support homelessness services. The Board also approved a $691,651 agreement for an adaptive traffic control system on SR 842/Broward Boulevard. Other business included airport leases and port terminal agreements.
- HUD grant applications totaling over $19 million for homelessness services
- $691,651 agreement for Adaptive Traffic Control System on SR 842/Broward Boulevard
- $315,449 agreement to provide matching funds for Medicaid programs
- Aircraft storage lease agreements at North Perry Airport
- $150,000 contract amendment for immigration detention legal assistance
County Commission
The Commission is considering a $35,167,873 appropriation for various service providers for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The agenda also includes funding for child abuse advocacy, expanding emergency shelter beds, and updates to airport fees.
- $35,167,873 appropriation for community service providers
- Increase Salvation Army agreement to $811,945 for 46 emergency shelter beds
- $309,334 contract for child abuse advocacy and mental health services
- $150,000 sponsorship for statewide public transit advertising campaign
- Proposed updates to rates and fees at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
County Commission
The Broward County Commission approved several federal grant applications for bus facilities and urbanized area transit. The commission also approved a highway maintenance agreement with FDOT and an oversight system for the Safe Syringe Exchange Program.
- Approved $35,369,949 FTA Urbanized Area Formula Grant application
- Approved $3,126,970 FTA Bus and Bus Facilities Formula Grant application
- Approved highway maintenance agreement with FDOT for Cypress Creek Road at an estimated cost of $1,800 to the County
- Approved oversight and accountability system for the Broward County Safe Syringe Exchange Program
County Commission
The Commission approved the disbursement of over $420,000 in state grant funds to support housing projects and homelessness prevention. Additionally, several agreements were amended to increase funding for childcare, mental health, and disability services. The meeting also addressed various board appointments and utility easements.
- $420,162 DCF grant disbursement for housing projects and homelessness support
- Increased funding for Early Learning Coalition from $2,342,795 to $2,842,795
- Increased funding for Mental Health America of Southeast Florida from $133,333 to $283,333
- Lease amendment for Savor Cinema at 503 Southeast 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale
- Utility easement approvals for properties in Deerfield Beach
County Commission
The Commission will review several board appointments and various infrastructure agreements. Key items include a $4,224,190 contract for community-based substance use disorder treatment services and funding for youth reentry programs. The agenda also covers engineering service amendments and utility easements in Pompano Beach.
- $4,224,190 contract with Broward Behavioral Health Coalition for substance use disorder treatment
- $674,154 total amount for transportation and civil engineering services
- $348,691 in grant funds for homeless shelter security and street outreach
- $916,667 contract for the Broward Youth Reentry Program
- $43,518 estimated cost for traffic signal improvements at Johnson Street intersections
County Commission
The Commission is reviewing several funding allocations, including over $10 million in HUD grants for housing and rent assistance to combat homelessness. The agenda also includes a contract increase for Port Everglades maintenance and various board appointments.
- $10,637,266 in HUD grant funds for homelessness services
- $2,575,000 appropriation for housing services providers
- $3,990,001 increase to CPZ Architects contract at Port Everglades
- $70,000 sponsorship for the COMTO National Meeting
- Participation agreement regarding opioids litigation
County Commission
The Commission is reviewing funding for Port Everglades site rehabilitation and gap financing for three affordable housing projects. The agenda also includes a budget transfer for inmate care and contract extensions for radio tower maintenance. Additionally, the board will consider new voting precinct boundaries.
- $27,500,000 funding agreement for Port Everglades site rehabilitation
- $5,860,000 contract extension for public safety radio tower maintenance
- Gap financing for three affordable housing projects totaling over $5.6 million
- $80,500 grant for Project Starfish to support 115 new jobs
- Establishment of new voting precincts and boundary modifications
County Commission
The Commission will review proposed guidelines and standard agreements for installing law enforcement surveillance systems within the County right-of-way. The agenda also includes a $1,453,574 appropriation for local service providers and an amendment to a water and sewer engineering contract totaling over $5.6 million.
- Guidelines and standard agreements for law enforcement surveillance (LES) systems
- $1,453,574 appropriation for local service provider match funding
- Engineering services contract amendment totaling $5,693,044 for water and sewer improvements
- $91,550 transfer for surveillance cameras in Oakland Park parks
- $34,650 transfer for RADAR units in the Pompano Beach District
County Commission
The Commission approved several board appointments and utility easement requests across the county. They also addressed a cost increase for the Broward County Judicial Complex and updates to local gas tax distribution agreements.
- Increase in FGMP for Broward County Judicial Complex from $7,019,286 to $8,008,609
- Amendments to interlocal agreements for 3-cent and 1-cent gas taxes
- Utility easements for RaceTrac Petroleum, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, Whitney, LLC, and MB-26 Ave, LLC
- Resolution for bicycle and pedestrian safety along Miramar Parkway
- Authorization to solicit co-sponsorships over $30,000 for the FITCE expo
County Commission
The Broward County Commission is reviewing several contract amendments and budget transfers. These include funding for senior services, water system improvements, and law enforcement equipment.
- Increase Port Everglades passenger loading bridge maintenance contract by $4,260,557
- Transfer $5,000,000 from BSO reserve to fund the BSO Tactical Training Center project
- Amend agreement for lighting and sidewalk improvements in Boulevard Gardens, Roosevelt Gardens, and Washington Park to $638,200
- Authorize $3,300,000 for emergency home-delivered meals for seniors affected by COVID-19
- Increase federal funding for North and Central Homeless Assistance Centers to a maximum of $4,987,371
County Commission
The Commission will consider a $250 million plan for single-family mortgage revenue bonds. The agenda also includes a multi-year contract for pedestrian signals and updates to land development codes.
- $250,000,000 plan for Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds
- Up to $1,997,525 contract for pedestrian signals and flashing beacons from Temple Inc.
- $26,907 MOU amendment with Broward Health for COVID-19 isolation housing vouchers
- Public hearing notice for a water and sewer easement release on Stirling Road in Hollywood
- $4,648 agreement with FNCAC for child abuse prevention training
County Commission
The Commission is reviewing budget resolutions for the allocation of over $189 million in federal coronavirus relief funds. These funds are proposed for projects including the Convention Center expansion and affordable housing. The agenda also covers airport grants and human services funding.
- Allocation of $189,652,117 from Coronavirus Aid to Counties Fund for government services
- $140,000,000 transfer to support the Convention Center Expansion and Headquarters Hotel Project
- Appropriation of approximately $16.5 million in Ryan White Program funds
- FDOT grant amendment increasing North Perry Airport project costs to $1,072,000
- Expansion of Port Everglades Subzone 25F for a jet fuel terminal
County Commission
The Commission is reviewing several major funding requests and contracts. Key items include amendments to bus service grants, updates to water engineering agreements, and approvals for homeless and domestic violence shelter providers. They are also addressing budget transfers for law enforcement technology in Miramar.
- Purchase of 30 electric transit buses from Proterra, Inc. for an estimated $38,618,007
- Increased funding of $4,405,953 for I-95 Express Bus Service operations and maintenance
- Contract amendment for water storage and pumping systems with Carollo Engineers, Inc. up to $4,838,558
- Approval of single source providers for Salvation Army and Women in Distress
- Five-year contract award to ICOM North America, LLC for propane conversion kits totaling $4,519,140
County Commission
The Commission will consider several funding proposals, including a $10.6 million block grant for transit operations and $835,000 for youth mental health services. Other items include budget adjustments for airport lighting projects and jail facility remodeling. The agenda also includes requests to schedule public hearings for various land use and easement matters.
- $10,693,430 FDOT Block Grant for public transportation operating costs
- $835,000 appropriation for Broward County youth mental health services
- Funding for North Perry Airport airfield lighting improvements
- Increase in change order allowance for the Main Jail Judges Bench remodel
- $62,500 grant for CCTV units at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport