Broward County Commission: Commissioner Reports Summary

Original title: MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS A. MARKETING - COMMISSIONER DAVIS ACTION: (T-12:13 PM) Commissioner Davis advocated for an increase in marketing promoting the County in general and also specifically based on what’s going on in Tallahassee. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) B. REPORT - COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-12:17 PM) Commissioner Udine discussed the Visit Lauderdale report on sports tourism benefits and promoted use of marketing materials. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) C. OMNI HOTEL - COMMISSIONER UDINE ACTION: (T-12:17 PM) Commissioner Udine discussed grand openings and promotion of the Omni Hotel for upcoming events. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) D. AGENCY AWARDS - COMMISSIONER RICH ACTION: (T-12:19 PM) Commissioner Rich discussed attending the 44th Annual Installation Dinner for the Area Agency on Aging of Broward where she had the privilege of presenting Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida Executive Director Lisa Goldberg with Project Leader of the Year award. Commissioner Rich also shared being honored to accept the Fair Share Milestone award. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) E. MARKETING - VICE-MAYOR MCKINZIE ACTION: (T-12:22 PM) Vice-Mayor McKinzie discussed the attendance rates for various events and advocated for a regionalized effort from within in relation to ongoing marketing issues. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) F. EFFICIENCY - MAYOR BOGEN ACTION: (T-12:27 PM) Mayor Bogen advised that he will be working with County Administration in an effort to improve efficiency. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) G. RESILIENCE EVENT - COMMISSIONER FURR ACTION: (T-12:28 PM) Commissioner Furr announced that the Resilient Broward: Economic Strategies and Solutions for our Future event will be held on February 26. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) H. WASTE MANAGEMENT - COMMISSIONER FURR ACTION: (T-12:28 PM) Commissioner Furr announced that the new, state-of-the-art recycling center will be opening this week. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) I. CORAL NURSERY - COMMISSIONER FURR ACTION: (T-12:29 PM) Commissioner Furr requested that the feasibility of using the Von Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, in connection with FAU and NOVA, for a coral nursery be investigated. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) J. IGNITE - COMMISSIONER FURR ACTION: (T-12:31 PM) Commissioner Furr reported attending the IGNITE Broward 2026 opening, where art meets technology. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) K. SFRTA - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-12:31 PM) Commissioner Fisher highlighted the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority breaking ground on the Link, a Boca transit-oriented development project adjacent to Tri-Rail’s Boca Raton Station off Yamato Road. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) L. IGNITE - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-12:33 PM) Commissioner Fisher complimented WSVN’s promotion of IGNITE on their website. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) M. SYMPOSIUM - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-12:33 PM) Commissioner Fisher advised that he will be participating in the 10th Annual Homeless Community Symposium at the First Baptist Church of Pompano Beach this Saturday and encouraged everyone to join as well. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) N. FESTIVAL - COMMISSIONER FISHER ACTION: (T-12:33 PM) Commissioner Fisher complimented Vice-Mayor McKinzie for his keynote address at the 30th Annual Tiger Trail Festival in Pompano Beach. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) O. MAD ARTS - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-12:35 PM) Commissioner Geller relayed viewing IGNITE at Mad Arts in Dania Beach and encouraged everyone to visit. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) P. DELEGATION - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-12:35 PM) Commissioner Geller noted welcoming a delegation from the Port of Ashdod. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) Q. DINNER - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-12:35 PM) Commissioner Geller informed that he will be attending a dinner in Hallandale for the Mayor of Sderot in Israel. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) R. RECOGNITION - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-12:35 PM) Commissioner Geller reported presenting a recognition to Andrea Bocelli, who was performing at the Guitar Hotel in his District. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) S. PURCHASING - COMMISSIONER GELLER ACTION: (T-12:36 PM) Commissioner Geller requested that County Administration continue to examine the efficiency of the procurement process within the Purchasing Department. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) T. BILL - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:37 PM) Commissioner Rogers advised that a bill is currently being heard with respect to removing the County’s authorization for renaming the airport. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) U. SISTER PORT - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:37 PM) Commissioner Rogers continued discussion of the Sister Port Program item and advocated for being part of international and global communication as well as assisting municipalities with off-site foreign trade zones. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) V. CANINE WASTE - COMMISSIONER ROGERS ACTION: (T-12:39 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed the protocol for disposal of canine waste. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)