Coconut Creek Commission tables two‑year Broward County shuttle reimbursement amendment

The Coconut Creek City Commission on Oct. 23 voted to table consideration of a Fifth Amendment to an interlocal agreement with Broward County that would continue county reimbursement for the city's community shuttle service and set a two‑year term.<double>

City Manager Sheila Rose told commissioners the county had proposed a two‑year continuation because it is still working on a countywide route study and potential consolidation of services. Legal staff said the county provided the form agreement; the city's termination clause in the original agreement requires six months' notice.

Commissioner Brody said he preferred a one‑year extension, noting the county's plans for microtransit and other funding pots could change within a shorter timeframe. He said he was "not a fan of agreeing to two years where there may be an opportunity 15 months from now to maybe modify something." City Attorney Terrell Pieburn cautioned that deviating from the county form could cause the county to reject the change.

Vice Mayor Wasserman said the program was not losing money and still provided service to residents. City Manager Rose added that some of the surtax funds that could support microtransit are currently directed first to community shuttle services and resurfacing projects, and that microtransit eligibility depends on county timing and the development of ridership in targeted areas.

After discussion, Commissioner Bridal made a motion to table the item to the next meeting to allow staff to investigate alternatives and county positions; the motion carried on a roll call vote (motion and second recorded and roll called by City Clerk Kavanaugh). The item will return to a future agenda with additional information.