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Neighborhood speakers said the amendment process unfolded during the COVID‑19 pandemic and did not reflect post‑pandemic traffic conditions or include adequate notice to some adjacent communities. \"Traffic studies, public notices, and hearings were conducted during COVID‑19 when people were staying home ... the claim that this change would reduce peak hour trips is invalid,\" April Bolowich told the commission.

The property owner’s counsel, Dennis Meeley, said required public notices were provided, the Metropolitan Planning Organization and planning council reviewed traffic impacts and that the approved residential use would generate less traffic than the prior commercial allowance. Meeley also said the city commission later rezoned the property to match the county land‑use amendment and that a lawsuit over the rezoning is pending in the courts.

County attorney staff advised the commission that the board does not have a legal mechanism to retroactively reverse an approved 2021 land‑use amendment. \"We don't believe that there's any proper action that we could take to impact the prior 2021 approval of the Land Use Plan Amendment,\" counsel said. For that reason the item was placed for public comment and discussion only; no motion to change the prior approval was offered.

Why this matters: Speakers asked the county to initiate a new study or require updated traffic analysis reflecting current conditions before future development permits issue. Neighbors also requested better notification practices for land‑use proceedings. The property owner contends the amendment and subsequent rezoning followed proper procedures.

Outcome: The board heard public testimony but took no formal policy action; county attorneys indicated legal remedies would need to be pursued through the courts or via the city of Deerfield Beach’s land‑use and rezoning processes.

Follow‑up: Vice Mayor Bogan and the county attorney suggested citizens pursue remedies through the City of Deerfield Beach and through existing legal channels; the item will not be re‑voted by the county commission absent a separate legal basis or new amendment initiation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","County Commission Meeting - March 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Residents asked the commission March 11 to revisit a 2021 land‑use plan amendment in Deerfield Beach, arguing notices and traffic analysis were flawed during the pandemic; county attorneys said the commission lacked legal basis to reverse the 2021 approval, and no formal action was taken.","taxTitle","Broward County, Florida","taxId",2871,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6285632,"Commission approves release of two 20‑foot utility easements in Deerfield Beach",44,10008000,10052000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2569685-670720089b5a11bac603287a74bbd67d&start=10008&end=10052","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2569685-670720089b5a11bac603287a74bbd67d/thumbnail_10008000.jpg","/articles/6285632/Broward-County/Florida/Commission-approves-release-of-two-20foot-utility-easements-in-Deerfield-Beach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285632-683a9b6a2de3628aaeccfaeb5b72fdd0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182497&Signature=Au9iKuo2KieDy9eDzBZyWhmNzgSHupzL0bRaqYYfSPvZb3T3vDm7hkF2U6045tk~4mpJ8JA2tgCHMwsRHZ3OSv9ri6OOBZj5nLr7dgh6Fknkedo2ALHtCF8ZBMJNBaWy~mXi5z9M~KcQo9DkP0QrW2aXmuBXfmuC6HPsWDFwksPaFdD3Ouxfh2sSmyC89ELYMEQJK8SA16lPtQcOQ~LpI2sWKiov~zVMGVEJ1tr0vklvFm58sAbxev26GA9R3WY9hXjeDt0ND29DElZIRLx4hPGoiLjO6o7WMPV5994wxhrssI6fOfgbtqZiSBTRlmfGrzPdCDsg8SmA1oW7DeeduA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Broward County Commission on March 11 adopted a resolution releasing two 20‑foot‑wide utility easements recorded in Book 7684, pages 155 and 156 within Parcel B of the Pinnell Family Plat in the city of Deerfield Beach.

The clerk opened the public hearing, noted that no members of the public had signed up to speak on the item, and the board took a motion and second. The measure passed on a voice vote with all commissioners answering \"Aye.\"

Why this matters: The action clears county‑recorded utility easements from the property title as requested by the applicant and authorizes that the county execute the necessary documents to release the easements recorded in the county land records.

Action details: The item was presented as Item 34, a motion \"to adopt resolution to release 20 foot wide utility easement recorded in book 7684 page 155 and a 20 foot wide utility easement recorded in book 7684 page 156 both lying within parcel B of the Pinnell family plat in the city of Deerfield Beach.\" No public testimony was taken. The vote was recorded as unanimous in favor on the motion and second.

Next steps: County staff will record the resolution and process the deed/release paperwork to remove the recorded easements from the subject parcel’s title records.","The commission voted unanimously to release two recorded 20‑foot utility easements within Parcel B of the Pinnell Family Plat in Deerfield Beach; no public speakers had signed up to comment.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6285637,"Commission amends tourist‑development tax code to match Florida law; measure tied to arena financing",69,9486000,9555000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2569685-670720089b5a11bac603287a74bbd67d&start=9486&end=9555","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2569685-670720089b5a11bac603287a74bbd67d/thumbnail_9486000.jpg","/articles/6285637/Broward-County/Florida/Commission-amends-touristdevelopment-tax-code-to-match-Florida-law-measure-tied-to-arena-financing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285637-9ffd91d80fefe9331b636e4323692fc4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182497&Signature=NpNCL9DRn4Lf0viBtWspCceHoYebi2F~3zzdRRHRJfjKgbQjkT03~J66TUisdzig9VOQemMlVPoEJIZGc8tI2FP4SkFgg-kVm9981iW~gxoVKkleOOck81oMc-NAtQrkLhNQxm1j5ZZCmsXjA11UiePf14mlfTHncAFO7agTQlfljzePg5pZZB0Eyy3d4nxjjUHbe3pSzPmqyVbjcQM1JvMdkGCojtd1jT2TfBbbzREqYqWrVy36L8oGXYDuKk1D2a2a9Yv4F-YU14neW2jUIKU6mFBvwSEuI-KO3CcFZXWiL6~CPVG1cl3tioil9ulGlp8Wlq~Nh8N3IJEJ2asTyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Broward County Board of County Commissioners on March 11 enacted an ordinance amending county code section 31‑16 to expand the permissible uses of tourist‑development tax proceeds and align local code with Florida law.

County counsel explained the change \"expands the use to align it with the permissible uses under Florida law,\" and county staff said proceeds from specific pennies of the tourist‑development tax — the fourth and fifth penny — will secure a letter of credit tied to the Broward County Civic Arena project. \"It will be used for debt you actually approved as item 16 on today's agenda,\" Anika, a county counsel staff member, said.

Why this matters: Commissioners said the revision restores flexibility the county needs to use tourist tax proceeds for arena‑related obligations and other uses the state allows. The ordinance's sponsors said it was needed because the prior county code limited use to historic debt repayment and did not permit the planned use for the arena financing instrument.

Board action: A motion and second were made on the floor. The commission voted in favor; the clerk recorded an \"Aye\" vote and the item passed on the voice vote. The recorded motion referenced an updated exhibit and a related item on the agenda (item 16) that included a taxable revolving line of credit term sheet for the Civic Arena project.

Details and limits: County counsel and finance staff clarified the ordinance does not itself create a new debt but authorizes the county to apply proceeds in ways Florida statute permits; which particular uses and legal documentation are set through separate financing actions and the related letter‑of‑credit agreement approved on the agenda.

Next steps: Implementation steps include executing the revolving credit agreement and term sheet (distributed as additional material for item 16) and coordinating the use of the fourth and fifth penny proceeds as security for the county's arena payment obligations. Staff noted the specific vendor signature pages and substitute exhibits were submitted as additional material before the vote.","The commission voted March 11 to amend County Code section 31‑16 to broaden allowable uses of tourist‑development tax proceeds to align with state law. County counsel and staff said the change enables proceeds to secure a letter of credit for the Broward County Civic Arena (Panthers) financing approved elsewhere on the agenda.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6285641,"County auditor releases 2025 Status of Women report; finds persistent pay gaps despite gains in education",919,7681000,8600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2569685-670720089b5a11bac603287a74bbd67d&start=7681&end=8600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2569685-670720089b5a11bac603287a74bbd67d/thumbnail_7681000.jpg","/articles/6285641/Broward-County/Florida/County-auditor-releases-2025-Status-of-Women-report-finds-persistent-pay-gaps-despite-gains-in-education","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285641-00fbd7125d1c477c1eb5fa9ae1184785/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182497&Signature=Njl4Vskzh18O7ZULhRRtTgBBoVopl1J3vLdx9I13VXf9igDM~4FECWOOFGF75KzQMXQ~eRZc8zRCEKd7AhNZvLwNdVJBtiNYWqgXF8cuesqV4Dqs1SlmxexSZxC8-a7esNqiUlDDCBf-Zo3P2JBdNL0T91WkhlZIEv1V~1AjrSbKQU0w~ewF2-ETqdGs2bdkCvGDdD9luFgWYS-4DC~ZpELrXmPYIh1pVv-Aw1H9RWm-dgIkuQLUKmY1tc3TIO1nhhYqRV9AbkUrmevv88R1jnBPR61RCH6x0HP2wuj~tKgOjRqGEzjcZ7bdKTdE2WxsSgESwo43z64rge7G4AWe8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Broward County Board of County Commissioners on March 11 accepted the 2025 Status of Women in Broward County biannual report, which the county auditor’s office and researcher Dr. Ilcheva of Florida International University presented to the board.

The report documents that women generally surpass men in educational attainment yet face persistent earnings disparities. \"The pay gap between women and men working full time is almost 14% now,\" Dr. Ilcheva said during the presentation. The researcher also noted sector differences, with pay gaps of nearly 17% in educational services and just over 19% in health care and social assistance.

The county auditor’s office compiled data from multiple county departments to produce the report and recommended continued monitoring. Kathy Ann of the county auditor’s office thanked Dr. Ilcheva and staff for completing the report on an expedited timeline and for working with county departments to collect data.

Why this matters: Commissioners pointed to the report when discussing contracting, workforce development and county hiring practices. The report is intended to be a tool for county departments, community groups and employers to identify areas for policy or program interventions. \"The report relies on numbers,\" Dr. Ilcheva said, noting the auditor’s office is well positioned to collect and validate the data.

Key findings and details: The presentation highlighted that women are slightly less likely to participate in the labor force and are more likely to work part time. When focusing on full‑time employees only, the report found a nearly 14 percent overall pay gap; the gap was largest for graduate‑degree holders, and large gaps remain in legal and certain occupational groups. At the same time, Broward County government’s median full‑time pay gap was reported as under 1 percent (0.4%), a result commissioners and the auditor characterized as positive.

The report also included non‑wage measures: human services clients served by the county rose by more than 20 percent to just under 25,000, and human trafficking reports remained at levels comparable to Miami‑Dade with 199 reports in the most recent period. The report flagged increases in some public‑safety signals, including rises in domestic‑violence and forcible‑sex‑offense metrics.

Commissioner questions and follow‑up: Commissioners asked whether the biennial cadence should be changed to annual. Dr. Ilcheva said annual reporting could be useful but cautioned that more frequent reporting increases the burden to collect consistent, high‑quality data and that the report’s value depends on follow‑through by community and county stakeholders. Commissioner Rogers asked how to capture year‑to‑year separations by gender; Dr. Ilcheva said that data exists in human resources but was not part of the current dataset and could be requested from the county HR division.

Board action: Commissioners placed the report on the consent agenda and approved it as part of the consent vote, moving the report into the county record without separate roll‑call discussion.

What happens next: The report’s authors and the auditor urged departments, the Commission on the Status of Women and community partners to use the findings to develop targeted recommendations and follow‑up work. Dr. Ilcheva said the report provides a basis for advocates and employers to pursue actions addressing identified disparities.

The presentation and accompanying materials were submitted by the county auditor and the researcher; commissioners encouraged wider dissemination of an executive summary for employers and community partners.","A county-commissioned, biennial report presented March 11 finds women in Broward County exceed men in educational attainment but continue to face double-digit pay gaps in many sectors; Broward County government’s full‑time employee median pay gap is reported at under 1 percent.","actionData","errors"]

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