Broward County Commission: Mayor and Commissioner Reports Summary

Original title: MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS A. UNINCORPORATED AREAS - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:06 PM) Commissioner Rogers requested that an item discussing incorporation of unincorporated areas be added to the next agenda. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) B. BUDGET - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:07 PM) Commissioner Rogers requested that an item discussing the impact of tariffs on the budget be added to an upcoming agenda. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) C. TOWN MEETINGS - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-12:08 PM) Commissioner Geller discussed hosting town meetings within his District and noted that he will be speaking in Broadview Park tonight at a homeowners’ association meeting. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) D. LEGISLATURE - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-12:09 PM) Commissioner Geller discussed recent events in connection with the Florida Legislature and local governments prior to the recess. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) E. EAST-WEST RAIL - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-12:12 PM) Commissioner Geller discussed the implications of East-West Rail versus bus transit and requested future discussion on the topic. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) F. ITEM 44 - VICE-MAYOR BOGEN ACTION: (T-12:13 PM) Vice-Mayor Bogen discussed Item 44 and advised he will be bringing an item forward for consideration. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) G. CCBuzz NEWSLETTER - COMMISSIONER RICH ACTION: (T-12:14 PM) Commissioner Rich discussed the Coordinating Council of Broward Newsletter, which is focusing on affordable housing this month. In addition, the annual Behavioral Health Conference is highlighted, which is being held May 21 and 22 at the Broward County Convention Center. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) H. ILA - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-12:17 PM) Commissioner Fisher discussed attending a meeting with the Broward League of Cities last Friday in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, which focused on the Third ILA, which is expected to be presented at the June 10 Commission meeting. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) I. NATIONAL RECOGNITION DAYS - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-12:19 PM) Commissioner Fisher expressed appreciation for nurses and teachers in observing National Nurses Day and National Teachers’ Day. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) J. BMSD - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE ACTION: (T-12:19 PM) Commissioner McKinzie discussed shared representation of the BMSD with Commissioner Geller. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) K. ARTS - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE ACTION: (T-12:20 PM) Commissioner McKinzie discussed visiting the historical Blanche Ely House Museum in Pompano Beach. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) L. DELEVOE PARK - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE ACTION: (T-12:20 PM) Commissioner McKinzie provided an update on the status of conditions at Delevoe Park, which is located within the BMSD. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) M. APPRECIATION EVENT - MAYOR FURR ACTION: (T-12:22 PM) Mayor Furr reported attending the Volunteer Appreciation Event at the Animal Care Division and provided an update on the microchip tag program and suggested distribution of a brochure. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) N. PORT EVERGLADES - MAYOR FURR ACTION: (T-12:23 PM) Mayor Furr discussed completion of the contract for the Port Everglades Sand Bypass. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) O. SOLID WASTE - MAYOR FURR ACTION: (T-12:24 PM) Mayor Furr advised that a draft of the Solid Waste Master Plan will be distributed on May 8. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) P. SFWMD MEETING - MAYOR FURR ACTION: (T-12:24 PM) Mayor Furr reported attending a recent South Florida Water Management District meeting, along with Commissioner Geller, and encouraged colleagues to review the CSNF Study. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Q. P3 ECO-CHALLENGE - MAYOR FURR ACTION: (T-12:25 PM) Mayor Furr noted that he will be attending the P3 Eco-Challenge event, along with Commissioner Geller, in which awards will be presented to students residing throughout the County who have brought forward good ideas in relation to the environment. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) R. BOLD JUSTICE - COMMISSIONER MCKINZIE ACTION: (T-12:26 PM) Commissioner McKinzie relayed receiving inquiries in connection with the BOLD Justice Forum, which he previously attended. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) In response to Commissioner McKinzie, Mayor Furr advised that this topic will be addressed during budget discussions. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) S. AUDIT AWARENESS - AUDITOR MELTON ACTION: (T-12:28 PM) County Auditor Bob Melton announced that it is Internal Audit Awareness Month and thanked the 70,000-plus internal auditors across the country in government and private industry, including a special thank you to staff, who work hard to make Broward County better every day. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) T. CONGRATULATIONS - COMMISSIONER RICH ACTION: (T-12:39 PM) Commissioner Rich congratulated Senator Lori Berman in being elected Florida Senate Minority Leader. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)