County Commission - 2026-04-14

Approved $1 million allocation from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for small-scale multifamily rental projects under 70 units, to be administered through the Cultural Division's existing RFA process. Commissioner Davis sponsored the item.

Directed county administrator to negotiate contract amendment with security vendors to provide paid holidays for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Fourth of July for security officers at government buildings, courthouses, and libraries. Estimated annual cost of $250,000.

Received quarterly report on Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel operations showing 8% above budget performance, $2 million revenue increase, and 100% allocation of sponsorship dollars. Hotel has transported 2,036 cruise passengers and secured $5 million in group bookings.

Enacted ordinance adopting small-scale amendment to county land use plan map for property located in City of Oakland Park.

Enacted ordinance amending county comprehensive plan to adopt county land use map amendment for property in City of Lauderhill.

Enacted ordinance adopting county land use plan text amendment amending policy 2.7.23.2 regarding environmentally sensitive lands.

Authorized submission of grant application to Florida Department of Transportation for federal and state grant program funds under 49 U.S.C. section 5310 for purchase of ADA accessible transit vehicles with 10% local match.

Enacted ordinance amending section 39-118 of County Code pertaining to Landlord Registration Minimum Standards and Residential Rental Property Inspections Program.

Enacted ordinance amending section 22.5-9B of county code pertaining to motor carriers.

Approved reappointment of Paul D. Young to Kokomar Water Control District Advisory Board for two-year term from April 25, 2026 through April 24, 2028.

Approved Third Amendment to agreement with SP Plus LLC for management and operation of public and employee parking facilities at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to extend term on month-to-month basis.

Approved Fifth Amendment to agreement with SP Plus Curbside Management Joint Venture for Ground Transportation Management Services at FLL Airport to extend term.

Approved Ninth Amendment to agreement with Keolis Transit Services LLC for shuttle, bus, and other transportation services at FLL Airport to extend term.

Appointed Commissioner Davis as Director, Commissioner Rogers as First Alternate, and Commissioner Udine as Second Alternate to serve on Board of Directors of Broward League of Cities.

Appointed Senator Geller to Broward Regional Emergency Medical Services Council with Commissioner Davis as alternate.

Discussed proposal to allocate $25,000 per commissioner for cultural and non-cultural event sponsorships. Item deferred for staff to return with clearer language addressing legal concerns about DEI compliance under pending Senate Bill 1134 and charter non-interference provisions.

Received update on $2 million FIFA sponsorship negotiations including four watch parties at Amerant Bank Arena, two team hotels in Broward, 13,000+ hotel room nights, one soccer clinic for minimum 360 children, and potential two small-sided soccer fields as legacy. Directed staff to coordinate with municipalities and explore hosting clinic at Central Broward Regional Park.

Discussed reallocation of $29.2 million in CDBG-DR funds from April 2023 flooding. Board expressed preference for increased infrastructure/resiliency funding over housing, and inclusion of homeownership options. Staff directed to return with revised allocation recommendations.