Broward County public meetings in 2024
16 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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