The Public Meeting Index

The Families Task Force of the Westchester County Legislature convened on September 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM, to receive a presentation from New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Commissioner Damia Harris-Madden, Ed.D., MBA, M.S. Commissioner Harris-Madden, a former director of the Westchester County Youth Bureau, provided updates on historic state investments in child care, child welfare reforms, juvenile justice, and family support initiatives. The meeting featured extensive dialogue on child care access, workforce challenges, insurance costs, federal funding uncertainty, and the need to streamline administrative processes. Public Comments & Testimony - A daycare director (Tiffany) expressed deep concern that increased CCAP funding is not translating into accessible slots, citing a waitlist of approximately 850 children in Westchester, with only 75 children being enrolled per month. She highlighted that parents must submit documentation three times through the process, creating a burden for working families. - The same director also raised a crisis in child care workforce salaries, noting that even with higher reimbursement rates, centers cannot afford to pay competitive wages. She urged the Governor to sign pending legislation for special child care worker funding. - Frank, representing fatherhood advocacy, praised the Commissioner for the Fatherhood Engagement Initiative, emphasizing the critical need for male involvement to break cycles of father absence and incarceration. He highlighted that many incarcerated men grew up without fathers. - Emily, from a community organization, expressed gratitude for teen mental health funding but cautioned that school-based mental health clinics are underutilized due to stigma. She advocated for embedding mental health supports in existing youth-friendly spaces like Boys & Girls Clubs and community centers. - A speaker (Laura) noted that the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester has a groundbreaking community-wide mental health program that reduces stigma through a universal wellness approach. - An attendee (Kathy) echoed concern that universal pre-K expansion may undermine the financial sustainability of community-based child care providers, urging that pre-K be delivered within child care settings. - Legislator Eric Pierce participated in the discussion, asking whether the 30-day recertification window is a Westchester-specific requirement and suggesting a need for flexibility. Discussion Items - Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Investments: Commissioner Harris-Madden reported a historic $3 billion increase in child care funding (40% year-over-year for OCFS). Westchester County received $93 million in CCAT-based funding (a 43% increase) plus $14.3 million in supplemental funds. The number of children served via vouchers in Westchester grew 237% from 2021 to 2025, reaching nearly 5,000 children. Eligibility expanded to 85% of state median income (e.g., $117,165 for a family of four), and family copays are capped at $15 per week. - Universal Pre-K and Pilot Programs: The Governor allocated $563 million for universal 3K expansion. Three counties (including Dutchess) are piloting CCAP without income thresholds, starting in 2027. Commissioner acknowledged concerns about pre-K expansion undermining child care centers and emphasized parent choice. - Fatherhood Engagement Initiative: OCFS awarded seven $10,000 grants to grassroots fatherhood organizations, with a focus on supporting fathers in juvenile justice facilities and promoting father involvement. - Child Welfare Reforms: The anonymous reporting bill took effect June 2026; callers must now provide their information. Indications of child abuse/neglect are decreasing. The Governor expanded the Empire State Child Tax Credit and baby benefit. - Juvenile Justice: OCFS has reformed facilities, partnered with community colleges for education, and is addressing long-stay youth. Commissioner noted the importance of fatherhood for youth in custody. - Mental Health and After-School: $17.5 million for teen mental health first aid; 1,300 school-based mental health clinics (up from 872 in 2020). Positive youth development funding increased; Westchester has 62 programs and $6 million for LEAPS. - Insurance and Workforce Crisis: Multiple speakers described a crisis in liability insurance for child care providers, with premiums rising 20-40% and insurers dropping coverage. The Commissioner acknowledged the issue and suggested exploring a nonprofit insurance pool pilot. The workforce shortage is exacerbated by insurance costs and low salaries. - Federal Funding Uncertainty: In response to a question about potential federal cuts to the Child Care Development Fund (which provides 34% of CCAP funding), the Commissioner stated no contingency plan exists but the Governor has signaled strong support for child care. New York led a multi-state conversation on protecting child care funding. - Streamlining Access: DSS Director John explained that the waitlist was created only after carrying potential deficits; the county is now opening enrollments monthly. A facilitated enroller from the Child Care Council helps families. The group agreed to meet separately to discuss simplifying documentation and recertification requirements. Key Outcomes - Follow-up Meeting on Waitlist Process: John (DSS) and the Commissioner agreed to a dedicated meeting with child care providers to streamline the application and recertification process, including exploring a 90-day recertification window to reduce family burden. - Commitment to Address Insurance Crisis: The Commissioner committed to taking the insurance issue back to the Governor's office, noting ongoing discussions about nonprofit insurance pools and regulatory reforms. - Embedding Mental Health in Youth Spaces: The Commissioner agreed to consider allocating mental health dollars to community-based settings (e.g., Boys & Girls Clubs) to reduce stigma, referencing a positive youth development white paper. - Digital Equity Roundtable Invitation: An invitation for OCFS to participate in a September 28th state digital equity roundtable was accepted. - Recognition of County Staff: Commissioner Harris-Madden praised Westchester DSS and child care council staff, particularly Nora Yates and Laura Higgs, for their exceptional work. - No Formal Votes: The meeting was informational and did not include any formal resolutions or votes. It ended with thanks and an invitation for the Commissioner to return.

The Public Works Committee of the Milwaukee Common Council met on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from approximately 9:12 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in City Hall Room 301-B, chaired by Ald. Milele A. Coggs. Present were Ald. Coggs, Vice-Chair Ald. Lamont Westmoreland, Ald. Robert J. Bauman (arrived at 9:46 a.m.), Ald. Larresa Taylor, and Ald. Alex Brower. The committee acted on 24 agenda items, including assessable and nonassessable public improvement resolutions, utility notification and permitting ordinances, a concrete panel replacement pilot program, and lead service line replacement reports. Consent Calendar - Assessable public improvements (File 260662, substitute): Recommended for adoption, 4-0 (Bauman excused). Approves assessments and construction of assessable projects, with city costs estimated at $89,665 and total estimated cost of $104,600. Includes traffic calming speed humps on N. 7th St. and a speed table on N. Port Washington Ave. - Engineering for future assessable projects (File 260663): Recommended for adoption, 4-0 (Bauman excused). Engineering cost estimated at $40,000; total estimated cost of $350,000. - Engineering for future nonassessable projects (File 260664): Recommended for adoption, 4-0 (Bauman excused). Engineering cost estimated at $235,000; total estimated cost of $4,677,000. - Construction of nonassessable improvements (File 260665, substitute): Recommended for adoption, 4-0 (Bauman excused). Construction cost estimated at $4,900,000; total estimated cost of $9,112,040.17. Additional funding was added so construction can occur before winter. - DNR Principal Forgiven Financial Assistance Agreement (File 260399): Recommended for adoption, 5-0. A $19,338,000 loan from the Wisconsin DNR that is instantly forgiven, funding approximately 4,600 lead service line replacements. - WisDOT property use for West Silver Spring Drive/64th St. (File 260643): Recommended for adoption, 5-0. - STH 57 North Green Bay Road design funding (File 260651): Recommended for adoption, 5-0. Total estimated cost of $800,000; city share $200,000; grantor share $600,000. - MMSD Green Solutions bioswale grant (File 260660): Recommended for adoption, 5-0, for bioswales along West Lapham Boulevard from South 6th to South 16th Street, including a post-installation Maintenance Covenant with MMSD. - South Powerline Trail cost-sharing MOU (File 260555): Recommended for adoption, 5-0, establishing design cost sharing among Milwaukee, Greenfield, and West Allis. - West Capitol Drive STH 190 agreement (File 260652): Recommended for adoption, 5-0. Total estimated cost of $855,000; city share $205,200; grantor share $641,250; remaining $8,550 funded by the City of Wauwatosa. Public Comments & Testimony - Jonathan Cherry and Samuel Sims testified in support of the traffic calming speed table on N. Port Washington Ave. (File 260662). Cherry reported that over 50 cars frequently take over the street to race at speeds exceeding 100 mph, presented video evidence of racing, vehicles driving in bicycle lanes, and cars passing on shoulders, and noted that police response has been inconsistent despite multiple 911 calls. Ald. Coggs expressed support for the effort and said she stands as a partner with neighbors and the Five Points Neighborhood Association. The motion for approval passed without objection. Discussion Items - Neurodivergent built environment (File 260562): Ald. Perez introduced a communication on making the city's built environment more accommodating to neurodivergent individuals. City Engineer Kevin Muhs noted the city currently places advisory signs only for residents under 18 and has no formal policy for adults or specific built-environment standards. Discussion focused on updating signage verbiage to be more inclusive, learning from leaders like Mesa, Arizona, and addressing sensory triggers in public spaces. Ald. Coggs suggested prioritizing accessibility signage around the new Stella Park, which is designed for children with special needs. Held to the call of the chair, 5-0. - Right-of-way closure notification and unauthorized closure ordinances (Files 260556 and 260554): Ald. Zamarripa and Ald. Burgelis introduced ordinances to significantly increase fines for utilities that fail to notify the city or residents of road closures, and for companies performing non-emergency work in the public right of way without a permit. Zamarripa's file increases notification fines from $25-$250 to $1,000-$5,000; Burgelis' file imposes $1,000 per day for unauthorized closures. LRB's Gunner Raasch clarified that a company working without a permit would likely face penalties under both ordinances. Commissioner Kruschke emphasized the goal is to give citizens the opportunity to pivot their commutes and avoid panic from unexpected roadblocks. Specific complaints were raised against We Energies for closing arterial streets like National and Lincoln Avenues without proper permits or communication. Both ordinances were substituted and recommended for passage, 5-0 each. - Dust control and water project delays (File 260552): Ald. Burgelis raised concerns about a Wedgewood Park neighborhood water project completed at the end of May, where road cutouts were left open during a dry summer, creating constant dust for residents. Water Works' Karl Rohrbach acknowledged a longer-than-typical delay between pipe installation and pavement restoration, attributing it to a single prime contractor whose sole paving subcontractor was backlogged; a second subcontractor has been hired. Superintendent Patrick Pauly noted the Public Service Commission requires replacement of 14 miles of water main annually, involving over 80 project sites. Placed on file, 5-0. - Third self-help drop-off center (File 251421): Ald. Chambers requested that DPW identify city-owned parcels for a potential third drop-off center to avoid high land acquisition costs. DPW Director of Operations Thomas Wagerin noted cost and location challenges. The resolution was initially held, then reconsidered and recommended for adoption, 5-0, directing DPW to identify a location and develop cost estimates. - Concrete panel replacement and pothole response (File 260699): Ald. Burgelis noted a record-breaking year with more than 23,000 potholes reported by the end of August — about three times a typical year — with just over 15,000 filled, leaving 8,000 unaddressed. Ald. Taylor successfully amended the substitute to create a $300,000 pilot program using existing capital funds to test the efficiency of contracting out concrete panel replacement in alleys and local roads before committing to additional borrowing. The committee discussed severe mid-April storms, staffing shortages, a roughly 11% vacancy rate in street maintenance, communication failures with residents and alders, and possible partnerships with Milwaukee County. Recommended for adoption as amended, 4-1, with Ald. Brower objecting on the basis of contracting out the work. - Lead service line replacement reports (Files 260527 and 260529): Superintendent Pauly reported an average cost per replacement of $7,800, which remains competitive nationally; 3,464 of the 5,000 goal had been replaced by the end of August. Water Quality Manager Michelle Natarajan reported childcare lead testing results mostly below three parts per billion. Tyler Weber of the Health Department confirmed Milwaukee is one of the only cities in the country using elevated blood lead level data to prioritize infrastructure projects in high-risk census blocks. Both communications were placed on file, 5-0. - Data on city-owned parking facilities (File 251528): Ald. Westmoreland's ordinance requires DPW to maintain and readily provide data on city-owned parking facilities. Recommended for passage, 5-0. - No Mow May (File 260684): Ald. Brower's ordinance eliminates the No Mow May registry requirement and instead requires residents to display a yard sign. Recommended for passage, 5-0. - Streetlight outages (File 260688): Held to the call of the chair, 5-0. Key Outcomes - Votes: All substantive resolutions and ordinances were recommended for adoption or passage by votes of 5-0 or, for items considered before Ald. Bauman arrived, 4-0 with Bauman excused. The concrete panel replacement resolution passed 4-1, with Ald. Brower voting no. - License actions (File 260463): Jason R. Meyer's public passenger vehicle driver's license application was held to the call of the chair because the applicant could not remain. Jagjitpal S. Sandhu's taxicab license renewal for Sandhu Taxi Service was approved 5-0, despite a written complaint from Ald. Burgelis, who was not present. The Chair advised Mr. Sandhu to take future safety protocols seriously. - Next steps: DPW is to report on pilot results of the $300,000 concrete panel program ahead of the 2027 budget, and to continue work on inclusive signage, utility notification enforcement, and third self-help drop-off center site identification. The meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.

Chair Aisha Chuktai called the Minneapolis Budget Committee meeting to order on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Seven members were present, establishing a quorum; Councilmembers Payne, Rainbow, Osman, Stevenson, Whiting, and Chadry were absent. The committee received two presentations: budget director Sean Green's overview of the mayor's 2027 recommended budget and city auditor Robert Timmerman's workforce optimization and comparative benchmarking study. Mayor's 2027 Recommended Budget Overview - Director Green reported that the 2027 recommended budget totals approximately $2.29 billion with independent boards and transfers included, supports about 4,285 city FTEs (a net decrease of about seven), and includes a general fund of about $753 million, $97.3 million for the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board, $359 million in 2027 capital program funding, and about $11.85 million for the technology improvement plan. - The recommended property tax levy is approximately $606 million, an 11.3% increase. Green said the city faced more than $60 million in general fund pressure: a $28–$33 million current service level gap plus about $27 million from under-budgeted recurring costs such as police and fire overtime and settlement agreement compliance. - Without action, the implied levy requirement would have exceeded 17%. The mayor's budget includes about $33.5 million in investments and $23.7 million in divestments/cost savings, for a net general fund change of roughly $9.8 million. The roughly 100 FTE divestment figure is an estimate, not a final position list. - Green noted the unrestricted general fund balance is projected to fall to 13% by the end of 2026, below the 17% policy target, and that S&P Global affirmed the city's AAA rating but revised its outlook to negative. He said the budget avoids using reserves as an operating solution. - Revenue data presented included $2.16 billion total city revenue excluding independent boards and transfers (up 7%), a proposed $47.5 million downtown assets-to-general fund transfer, and local government aid of approximately $82 million total, with the city's share about $72.1 million. A second-quarter projection showed major general fund revenues underperforming the adopted budget by nearly $15 million. - Major investments include $13.1 million for police overtime, $3.4 million for fire overtime, 40 police community service officer and cadet positions, 23 community safety ambassadors, and 15 firefighters. Divestments include consolidating communications and NCR, reorganizing PMI and REIB functions, reducing violence interrupter contracts, and personnel budget reductions across departments. - Green said one levy point equals approximately $5.45 million, so reducing the recommended 11.3% levy to 11% would require about $1.6 million in recurring offsets, and to 10.5% about $4.4 million. Council Discussion on the Recommended Budget - Councilmember Chavez argued that police misconduct and legal settlements are a major driver of budget pressure and that cuts to housing inspections, violence prevention, and other services are paying for police liabilities. She asked for details on the proposed NCR/communications merger and employee impacts. She also cited over $700 million in impacts from the federal occupation, including a $62.8 million estimate of assistance needed from December through March. - Councilmember Wandsley criticized the ClearGov budget book for lacking line-by-line expenditure detail and for presenting merged departments before government structure ordinance changes are approved. She urged aggressive pursuit of LGA changes, alternative revenues such as PILOT and vacancy taxes, and off-duty police fee reform. She also asked why the settlement agreement now has dedicated funding after officials previously said it did not need it. - Councilmember Palmasano said department heads he consulted do not yet know which specific positions will be cut; he announced he would file notices of intent for ordinance changes needed to implement consolidations. He expressed concern about the negative bond outlook, the downtown assets transfer, and proposed cuts to the city clerk's office and elections support. He also suggested moving the budget amendment deadline earlier than November 18. - Vice Chair Schaefer asked how to locate the downtown assets transfer in the budget book and why prior five-year levy forecasts differed from current estimates. She praised the presentation's clarity and called on the council to work together to lower the levy. - Councilmember Vito said the 11.3% levy is difficult for North Minneapolis residents and that she had asked the mayor for deeper cuts, including a 5% target. She questioned duplicate services and public safety overruns and joined calls for more line-item transparency. - Councilmember Warren said some city-funded services, including health and human services functions and BCR, may belong under county jurisdiction rather than the city, and that the city should operate in its lane. She noted one-time ARPA dollars are gone and said Ward 5 residents face an estimated 11–18% tax increase. Workforce Optimization and Comparative Benchmarking Report - City Auditor Robert Timmerman presented a study conducted with 65th North Group using fiscal year 2024 data from benchmark cities Baltimore, Colorado Springs, Tulsa, St. Paul, and Portland. He said the nearly 200-page report was advisory, not an assurance audit. - The report's 11 recommendations included embedding REIB functions within HR; considering moving property assessment to the county; evaluating whether health department services should be shared with or delivered by the county; reviewing the Minneapolis Building Commission's governance; conducting a fraud risk vulnerability study; improving cross-departmental alignment; evaluating crime lab service delivery; assessing consolidation of parks police and administrative functions; reviewing council staffing and the full-time council model; consolidating the solid waste call center into 311; and evaluating BCR for in-house delivery or stronger contract oversight. - Timmerman said the administration responded with a letter committing to continuous improvement and that some recommendations were considered in the proposed budget. He encouraged the council to ask the administration which recommendations were implemented and which were not. He also noted that his office is conducting a full review of BCR, with a report anticipated in October. Council Discussion on Benchmarking - Councilmember Vito asked about fire inspections being housed outside the fire department. Timmerman said the arrangement appeared to be historical, no one in interviews said it made sense, and his office could provide additional background; Vito said moving fire inspections into the fire department is a priority for her. - Vice Chair Schaefer asked about duplication and fraud risk. Timmerman explained that enterprise risk management is a management responsibility, not an audit function, and that the absence of such a function increases fraud risk. - Councilmember Wandsley thanked the auditor for the study and said prior government structure reorganization felt piecemeal. She discussed REIB's unclear role, MBC governance, BCR and PMI history, and the need for thoughtful county coordination and shared-cost agreements. Councilmembers Vito and Warren added views on county versus city responsibility for social and community safety services. Key Outcomes - The committee filed both the mayor's 2027 recommended budget overview and the workforce optimization/comparative benchmarking study; no amendments or formal votes were taken. - Chair Chuktai said department budget presentations will continue through September and October, public hearing dates will be noticed later, amendments will be considered in early December, and the City Council public hearing and final adoption are scheduled for Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at 6:05 p.m. - The next budget committee meetings are scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2026, at 10 a.m., including presentations on the 2026 council dedicated funds, the 2026 change items report, and the biannual personnel report.

The New Albany Storm Water Board met on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 100 of New Albany City Hall. The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and claims, received staff updates, and adjourned with no new or old business. Consent Calendar - Approved the August 27, 2026, regular meeting minutes as presented. - Approved claims for the period August 27 through September 9, 2026, totaling $51,212.90. Public Comments & Testimony - No communications from the public or city officials were offered. Staff Reports - Stormwater Director Phillip Aldridge reported approximately 13 grass-cutting jobs completed within the last two weeks and three catch basin rebuilds, mainly downtown. He thanked sewer staff for assisting with line flushing, TV inspection, and remapping. - Westley Fair, QPI inspections, reported some roadway tracks from a couple of sites, downed silt fencing, and undisturbed stockpiles; otherwise, conditions looked good. - Ed Wilkinson provided the financial report, stating revenue was about 2% over budget and expenses were more than 10% under budget, with approximately $500,000 in cash. Key Outcomes - Motion to approve minutes passed unanimously by voice vote. - Motion to approve claims passed unanimously by voice vote. - No new business or old business was raised; the meeting adjourned.

The Recreation and Park Commission held its regular meeting on September 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM in City Hall. The meeting included the swearing-in of two new commissioners (Eric Bell and Rhonda Sorensen), staff and commissioner communications, approval of the July 9, 2026 minutes, a comprehensive Summer 2026 Recreation Division recap, and a preliminary overview of potential user fee adjustments for calendar year 2027. No votes were taken on agenda items; the meeting was informational. Consent Calendar - Item 5-A (Minutes of July 9, 2026): Approved unanimously with new commissioners abstaining. Motion by Commissioner Bernie, seconded by Vice Chair Schwartz. Roll call: Bernie – Approved, Schwartz – Yes, Chair ADES – Approved. Public Comments & Testimony - Adrian Alexander (non-agenda): Welcomed the two new commissioners and thanked them for volunteering. Offered advice on preparing for meetings, communicating with staff, visiting parks, and promoting parks in a potential bond measure. Emphasized that parks are vital infrastructure needing maintenance. - Mark Klein (non-agenda): Spoke about long-term field planning and shortages. Cited a 2012 parks improvement plan showing a deficiency of six baseball/softball diamonds and six rectangular fields. Noted that only Estuary Park (one diamond, one soccer field) has been added since, while fields at the Point are planned for removal. Urged the commission to advocate for long-term field availability, especially given Wood Middle School field loss. No public comments were made on the summer recap or fee preview items. Discussion Items - Staff Communications (Director Justin Long): Announced upcoming events: Coastal Cleanup (Sept. 19), Alameda Walk Series (Sept. 12 & 26), Starlight Movies (Jurassic Park at Gene Sweeney on Sept. 18), Blues Brews & Barbecue (Sept. 20), Filipino Island Fest (Oct. 3), Pride in the Park (Oct. 10). Provided program updates: Leisure Club baseball game, adult basketball leagues starting Sept. 21, teen haunted house planning, Tiny Tots fall registration, recreation after-school program availability, new Teen Underground Center After Dark program, roller skating, tennis lessons, senior programs at Mastic, fall swim lessons at NCL Swim Center. Recognized Essie DeVille and Ashley Canadis for summer teen volunteer program (118 volunteers) and Park Supervisor Oscar Ledezma for acceptance to Alameda County Local Government Leadership Academy. Project updates: Franklin Park basketball court renovation completed, Longfellow Recreation Center painted, Godfrey Park playground prepared, Lidecker Park playground replacement underway, AUSD joint use agreement and aquatic center construction updates. Confirmed ARPD will begin operating the new Emma Hood pool in January 2027, with a separate joint use agreement for the pool and a later broader agreement. - Commissioner Communications: New commissioners introduced themselves: Eric Bell (15-year resident, professor and CPA, interested in fiscal decisions and parks) and Rhonda Sorensen (lifelong resident, former park director, recreation degree, interests in tennis/pickleball, line dancing). Commissioner Bernie welcomed them. Commissioner Schwartz gave a shout-out to lifeguard Hero Short. Chair ADES reported visiting all 41 city parks and facilities over the break, highlighting Marina Village Park as a hidden gem. - Regular Agenda Item 6-A: Recreation Division Summer Recap 2026 (Patrick Russian, Recreation Manager): Presented a detailed overview of summer 2026 programs under the theme “Totally Rad Wreck Summer.” Key statistics: 280 part-time summer employees; preschool programs: We Play (165 kids), Tiny Tots (49 kids), Tenderfoot camp (94 kids); specialty classes (1,700 participants in dance, STEAM, cooking, etc.); World of Wonder (WoW) program (1,216 participants across 5 sites); Day Camp program (73-year tradition) with Trailblazer overnight (45 participants); Teen programs (356 individuals at free Underground Teen Center); Community Recreation (973 drop-in participants); Sports programs (1,500 campers, plus tennis, roller skating); Aquatics (over 1,000 swim lessons, new flexible swim program, partnership with Stacked Adventures, dive-in movie with 95 attendees, lifeguard spirit award). Community events: Sand Castle Contest (58th year, 95 entries, 492 participants, 2,000 spectators), Starlight Movies (5 events, 800 participants), 4th of July Parade (49th year, 185 entrants, 60,000 spectators), Rhythmix cultural series. Discussed challenges: TK program impact, marketing (department’s website inefficiency, need for better outreach), competition from other providers, and retaining part-time staff. Highlighted volunteer program (118 teen volunteers) and aquatic intern program as feeders for future staff. Scholarships: $20,000 set aside annually, with $12,000-$13,000 used in summer. Russian noted two programs needing attention: Tiny Tots (due to TK changes) and Day Camp (lower participation; marketing and busing costs are issues). Commissioners asked about capacity (not at full capacity), marketing strategies, and partnerships with youth sports leagues (e.g., Little League, AYB). Commissioner Schwartz praised the flexible swim program. Chair ADES requested year-over-year trend data in future reports. - Regular Agenda Item 6-B: Introduction and Preliminary Overview of Potential Recreation and Park User Fee Adjustments for Calendar Year 2027 (Director Justin Long): Provided context for the upcoming fee review process. Explained that ARPD is a general fund department with a cost recovery of about 50-55% of actual costs. Revenue ($5.5M) covers only part of total expenses ($16-17M). Outlined the fee structure: low fees for broad community benefit (e.g., group swim lessons, park rentals) and higher fees for individual/small group benefits (e.g., private tennis lessons). Fee setting considers market comparisons, inflation (3-5% annual increase needed to maintain service), and impact on user groups. Process: staff will review programs, conduct market research, draft recommendations, share with user groups, hold a workshop at the October 8 commission meeting for public and commissioner feedback, bring final proposal in November for commission recommendation to City Council in December. Also discussed scholarship program, importance of keeping programs affordable, and the subsidy for aquatics ($750K-$800K) and athletic fields ($430K subsidy based on revenue vs cost). Director Long emphasized that fee increases are incremental to avoid large shocks. Commissioners asked about timing, fee structures for for-profit vs. nonprofit, cost recovery calculation methods, and the importance of aligning fees with community values. Chair ADES suggested targeted outreach to affected groups before the October workshop. Key Outcomes - Consent Calendar Approved: Minutes of July 9, 2026 were approved unanimously. - No Formal Action on Summer Recap: Informational item; commissioners expressed appreciation and requested year-over-year trends in future reports. - No Formal Action on Fee Preview: Informational item; process outlined. The October 8, 2026 meeting will include a workshop on fee proposals. - Next Meeting Date: October 8, 2026. Proposed agenda items: user fee workshop, park tour (special meeting), election of chair/vice chair, and possible sports field allocation report. - Adjournment: Motion by Commissioner Bernie, seconded by Vice Chair Schwartz; roll call all in favor. Meeting adjourned.

The Broward County Commission convened on September 10, 2026, from 10:07 AM to 4:20 PM (with a recess from 12:44 PM to 2:17 PM) in Room 422 of the Broward County Governmental Center. The meeting included the approval of a consent agenda, multiple public hearings, and discussion of various policy and budget items. Nine commissioners were present, with Commissioner Fisher absent for the morning session. Notable actions included approval of a composting public-private partnership, failure of a proposal to allow commissioners to award employee bonuses, and authorization to file a lawsuit against the Tax Collector. Consent Calendar - Items 1-34 (with exceptions): The consent agenda was approved unanimously (8-0), except for items pulled by commissioners or the public. Items 64 and 70 were moved to consent. The following items were pulled and considered separately: - Item 1 (Board Appointments): Approved (8-0). - Item 10 (LETF Fund Transfers): Approved (7-0, Commissioner Rich abstained) after discussion on AI camera concerns. - Item 21 (Beach Management Funding Request): Approved (8-0). - Item 22 (Resilient Broward Grant Agreements): Approved (8-0). - Item 26 (Self-Storage Warranty Deed): Approved (8-0). - Item 34 (Employee Recognition Program Modification): Failed (2-6). Public Comments & Testimony - Item 10 – AI Cameras: Chris Nelson expressed concern about AI-powered license plate readers, warning of privacy risks and data misuse. He urged commissioners to debate the policy. - Item 21 – Animal Care (mistaken item): Franco Magnata, a U.S. Army veteran, spoke about his work with shelter dogs and asked commissioners to visit Broward County Animal Care unannounced. The item was not about animal care, and he was invited to speak at the evening budget hearing. - Item 38 – Weston Land Use: Diana Rosenquest and Renee Rodriguez (Weston residents) raised concerns about a restrictive covenant on Tract 59, alleging the proposed residential development violated a 99-year covenant. The county attorney and applicant clarified the covenant does not apply to the parcels in question. - Item 67 – Uterine Fibroids & Health Surtax: State Representative Lisa Dunkley and former Representative Anika Umfroy spoke in support of including uterine fibroid research and education in the proposed health care surtax, citing a study linking fibroids to higher cardiovascular disease risk. - Item 53 – Filthy Organics Composting Proposal: Multiple speakers testified: - Joe Carvalho (ACE Recycling) requested deferral to allow competitive bidding, noting his company’s existing composting operation. - Gabriel Clark supported the proposal, emphasizing the environmental benefits of composting over landfilling. - Harold Govnitsky (Southwest Ranches Zero Waste Advisory Board) endorsed Filthy Organics based on prior positive contracting experience. - Julie Long (League of Women Voters) supported the proposal as a first step, urging the county to expedite an RFP for larger-scale yard waste processing. - Linda Thompson Gonzalez supported the proposal, citing Broward’s low yard waste recycling rate (28%) compared to neighboring counties (up to 70%). - Robert Holland (ACE Recycling) asked for an opportunity to compete, stating his firm could exceed the proposed rates. - Item 59 – CPA QVL: Roderick Harvey (HCT Certified Public Accountants) argued that the QVL should be limited to the three certified CBE firms since the solicitation was designated as a CBE reserve, criticizing inclusion of non-CBE firms. - Item 65 – CBE Reserve Ordinance: Shahiwa Jarrett-Gellin (Broward County Black Chamber) and Terry McKenzie (McKenzie’s Cleaning) supported the motion to draft an ordinance eliminating the monetary differential for CBE reserves when three or more CBEs submit responsive proposals. - Item 60 – Free Bus Passes for Students: School Board Member Debbie Hickson and Superintendent Valerie Wanza presented a pilot program at five high schools, estimating cost savings of $99,000–$150,000 per bus per school year. They noted that the proposal would not increase county costs. Discussion Items - Item 10 (LETF Transfers): Commissioners debated the use of AI-enhanced cameras by the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Commissioner Geller requested a staff report on county policy for such cameras. Commissioner Rich initially abstained but later joined the vote after clarification. The item was approved, and staff was directed to provide a policy memo. - Item 34 (Employee Recognition Bonuses): Mayor Bogen proposed allowing commissioners to use district budgets to award monetary bonuses to county employees. Commissioner Rich pulled the item, arguing it bypasses existing recognition programs and could create inequity. After debate, the motion failed 2-6. - Item 38 (Weston Land Use): Commissioners heard explanations from the county attorney and Planning Council that the restrictive covenant did not apply to the proposed parcels. The small-scale land use amendment was approved 7-0. - Item 50 (Proclamation Policies): Several amendments were proposed to the administrative code section on proclamations. Vice-Mayor McKinzie’s amendment to allow optional recurring annual days (rather than mandatory annual proclamations) failed 3-6. A separate motion to move proclamations to 9:30 AM (30 minutes before the meeting) passed 8-1. The overall resolution was then approved as amended 7-2. - Item 53 (Filthy Organics Composting Proposal): Commissioners debated whether to move forward with the unsolicited public-private partnership or refer it to the Solid Waste Authority for a recommendation. Commissioner Furr advocated for approval, citing long-standing efforts and support from cities. Commissioner Geller questioned competition and the process. Commissioner Rich supported approval as a starting point. The item was initially tabled, then later approved 9-0 after the recess. - Item 59 (CPA Qualified Vendors List): The board discussed whether to approve the QVL as recommended (five firms, including non-CBEs) or limit it to CBEs. Commissioners expressed concern about excluding non-CBEs under current ordinances. The QVL was approved 9-0. - Item 65 (CBE Reserve Ordinance): Commissioner Davis moved to direct the County Attorney to draft an ordinance changing CBE reserve rules for QVLs so that when three or more CBEs respond, non-CBE proposals are not considered. Commissioners Geller and Furr objected, citing loss of price backstop. The motion to direct passed 6-2 (Commissioners Geller and Mayor Bogen voted no). - Item 66 (Mayoral Protocols): Mayor Bogen discussed speaking engagement protocols. The board agreed to follow the existing administrative code, which gives the mayor discretion to invite district commissioners to speak. - Item 68 (Lawsuit Against Tax Collector): Mayor Bogen moved to authorize litigation over the Tax Collector’s 2024-2025 excess fee report. Commissioner Geller requested a delay to allow further negotiation. A friendly amendment delayed filing until September 23, 2026. The motion was approved 8-0. - Item 69 (Black British Heritage Celebration): Commissioner Davis requested co-sponsorship and budget resolutions for the event, noting it would be funded by sponsorships and ticket sales, with district funds as a backstop. Mayor Bogen objected, citing inconsistency with his earlier failed employee bonus proposal. The item was approved 6-1. Key Outcomes - Item 34 (Employee Bonuses): Failed (2-6). - Item 50 (Proclamation Policy Amendments): The amendment to move proclamations to 9:30 AM passed (8-1). The overall resolution passed (7-2). - Item 53 (Filthy Organics Proposal): Approved (9-0) after being tabled and reconsidered. - Item 60 (Free Bus Passes Pilot): Unanimously approved (9-0) to direct county administration to develop a pilot program at five high schools. - Item 65 (CBE Reserve Ordinance): Motion to direct passed (6-2). The ordinance will be drafted and returned for public hearing. - Item 67 (Health Care Surtax Audit): Approved (7-0) to file the performance audit. - Item 68 (Tax Collector Lawsuit): Approved (8-0), with amendment delaying filing until September 23, 2026. - Item 69 (Black British Heritage Celebration): Approved (6-1) for co-sponsorship and budget resolutions. - All other consent, public hearing, and regular agenda items were approved unanimously unless otherwise noted.

Chair Henry Santana convened the Boston City Council Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice at 10:09 a.m. on September 10, 2026, for a combined hearing on Dockets 0185, 0999, 1390, 1419, and 1602. The hearing addressed a cross-sector community safety and violence prevention strategy, firearm trafficking and gun violence hotspots in Districts B-2/B-3, a community-based summer public safety plan, noise complaint enforcement, and codification of the Office of Violence Prevention with a biennial violence prevention plan. It continued into the afternoon and included administration officials, community providers, and public testimony; public speakers were generally given three minutes. Councilors Murphy, Culpepper, Flynn, Fitzgerald, Louijeune, Worrell, Weber, Pepen, and President Breadon participated or joined during the hearing. Public Comments & Testimony - Louis Elisa, president of the Garrison Trotter Neighborhood Association and Roxbury resident, called for better police-community communication, advance planning for large Franklin Park events, walking beats, active enforcement of traffic laws, and support for Councillor Flynn's concerns about 16-hour police shifts. - Stephen Wilson of Black Men United Boston urged creation of a standing committee followed by a task force so police, prevention programs, schools, hospitals, and community groups work together rather than in silos; he said residents do not feel safe and the city needs a real prevention strategy. - Asia Jackson, a lifelong Roxbury resident and worker, said residents in Nubian Square do not feel safe, asked for neighborhood-level data rather than citywide averages, and called for walking beats, staggered shifts, youth pathways, mental health support, and long-term resources for neighborhoods most harmed by violence. - Larry Calderon, Patrolmen's Association president, said the department's focus on guns and homicides was convenient while larceny, domestic violence, and non-domestic assaults are up; he said officers are forced into double shifts, morale is damaged, and there are under 1,600 patrol officers against a roughly 2,500-officer ordinance strength. He opposed using drones instead of officers and asked to have rank-and-file officers on future hearing panels. - Terry Dilworth, a Fort Hill/Highland Park resident, described recurring large student parties and noise in his residential neighborhood, said a recent 9:30 p.m.-to-3 a.m. party received no police response despite calls, and urged universities to take responsibility for housing and managing their students. - John Smith St. Cyr, founder of the J.L. Smith Suicide Prevention Center for Young Black Boys, said violence prevention must start with poverty, housing instability, failing schools, and untreated trauma; he argued investment should be concentrated in the neighborhoods carrying the most violence. He said his program served over 30 young Black boys this summer and hired 10 youth peer mentors. - Luann O'Connor supported Councillor Flynn on officer overtime concerns, said BRIC funding was withheld and local ComStat meetings she tried to attend were cancelled, and argued the DA's office is not enforcing existing gun laws. - Jacqueline Fonseca, a Dorchester resident and violence survivor, said mental health is severely underfunded, citing $4.2 million for school-based youth mental health versus $484 million for BPD. She urged mental health first aid, peer-to-peer support, and healing for communities, victims' extended families, and offenders. - Alex Alex proposed a Boston Suburb Games to build community trust and described personal encounters with BPD he found aggressive; he recommended community events that allow police to serve as community members. Discussion Items - Boston Police Department data presented by Director Brian Walsh showed major crime roughly even year to date through September 8, 2026, with violent crime up 2% and down 2% against the five-year average. Summer gunfire incidents totaled 79, the lowest since 2011 and down 34% from 2025; summer shooting incidents totaled 37, the lowest since 2005; shooting victims totaled 57, up from 46 in 2025 but the second-lowest summer total since 2005. Officers recovered at least 126 firearms this summer, including 29 with high-capacity magazines, two sear switches, and 13 privately made firearms. - The 2025 Boston Firearm Trafficking Report, cited by the department and Councilor Culpepper, found BPD processed 819 firearms, about 515 crime-related, including 54 privately manufactured firearms, 11 sear switches, and 71 high-capacity magazines; top origin states for crime guns were Maine, Massachusetts, Georgia, and New Hampshire. Councilor Culpepper said the firearm recovery map showed 90% of recovered firearms in Districts B-2/B-3 and asked why prevention and enforcement were not more concentrated there. - BPD leadership described community policing as foundation, citing 3,681 community engagement events, 315 community meetings, 31,069 walk-and-talk directed patrols, and 614 scooters/motorcycles seized this summer, nearly double last summer's total. They also said non-fatal shooting clearance in B-2/B-3 was over 50%, more than double the national average, and that after-action reports from events like J'ouvert and Caribbean Carnival changed deployment and reduced incidents. - Councilor Murphy asked for an honest conversation about why residents felt less safe despite positive data. Isaac Yablo of the Office of Violence Prevention said trauma does not reset annually and perception is shaped by life experience and social media exposure, while BPD said it used forecasting to keep district coverage during FIFA and other downtown events, with zero incidents at FIFA. - Councilor Culpepper pushed back that Roxbury and Dorchester residents saw shootings while resources were downtown; he requested a stronger community-based summer safety plan, more walking beats, and a sustained presence in Nubian Square. Councilor Flynn said officers are working 14-16 hour days, morale is poor, and the city has a public safety staffing crisis; he called for a citywide commission and restoration of police health and wellness funding. BPD command said exact officer numbers were not immediately available, estimated around 2,000 officers, and stated overtime was often voluntary; Patrolmen's Association witnesses disputed that account. - BPD and OVP officials discussed firearm trafficking, gang involvement, intervention ages, and reentry. Yablo said the average age of gun violence involvement in Boston is about 27, that the Office of Violence Prevention has reorganized SOAR-style street outreach into data-informed intensive case management, response teams, and prevention programs, and that hospital MOUs are signed with three of the four major hospitals outside BMC. He also said evaluation capacity is being expanded with about $150,000 invested. - Councilor Fitzgerald asked about street takeovers and scooters; BPD described training, education, intelligence-led enforcement, and use of criminal and quality-of-life laws when riders are unlicensed, unregistered, or unhelmeted. Councilor Pepen thanked the moped task force and asked for neighborhood-level compliance and seizure data. - Council President Breadon raised recurring off-campus party problems and inconsistent enforcement. BPD detailed Ordinances 16-26 and 16-50, the social host law, the keeper of a disorderly house statute, and the problem property task force as tools for fines, equipment seizure, and landlord accountability. - The second panel focused on prevention and youth opportunity. Robert Lewis Jr., president and CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Boston, said Boston should aim to be the best city for young people, not just the safest; he called for connecting existing youth programs, convening philanthropy and business leaders, investing in public housing communities, and extending youth-serving hours because most organizations close by 7 p.m. and most are closed Saturdays. Kevin Barton, executive director of Youth Connect, said social workers embedded in police stations serve about 500 young people ages 10-24; he called for stable multiyear funding, noting a $595,000 gap, and for continued support for housing, jobs, education, mental health, and record reform. Terry Dilworth repeated his concerns about off-campus party noise and lack of police follow-through. Key Outcomes - No votes were taken on the dockets themselves; the hearing was held for information gathering and public comment, and all five dockets remain under consideration. - Public testimony will be made part of the record and available to all councilors. - Councillors requested follow-up data on neighborhood-level crime, scooter/motorcycle seizures and demographics, and police district-by-district statistics; Councilor Culpepper also proposed monthly BPD-Council briefings. - Councillors indicated they will continue work on the Shannon Grant, youth program funding, and the proposed codification of the Office of Violence Prevention in the next budget cycle. - Per the agenda, Councilor Culpepper invoked Rule 12 to add Councilors Worrell and Flynn as original co-sponsors of the hearing dockets.

The Fort Worth City Plan Commission met in open session on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM to conduct public hearings on subdivision plats, waivers, annexation, and other land-use matters. The commission approved five cases, recommended one annexation to city council, and continued one item to the October 8, 2026 meeting. A presentation on the McCart Corridor Avenue Project was also delivered. Consent Calendar - None. All items were discussed individually. Public Comments & Testimony - VA 26017 (Lake Como Cemetery vacation): Eloise Barrill, president of the Lake Como Cemetery Association, and Ella Burton, former president of the Lake Como Advisory Committee and trustee, testified in support of the vacation. They explained that the vacation would allow the cemetery to reclaim areas identified by ground-penetrating radar as containing gravesites. The applicant (Fuller Engineering) was absent due to illness, but the speakers confirmed the cemetery's historical designation and the need to make the cemetery whole. - PP25052 (Commerce Center): A resident’s concern about a 24-foot-wide access easement was raised via email. The applicant’s representative (Cole Weber of Westwood Professional Services) acknowledged the concern and volunteered to increase the easement width to 36 feet, though the commission noted it could not require more than the ordinance minimum. - Panther Island form-based code amendment: During discussion, it was noted that property owners in the Bazaar area and Samuel neighborhood had been contacted, and some spoke at the Zoning Commission the previous day. Discussion Items - FS 26002 – Hassett Gardens Edition (Lots 144R1 & 144R2): A request for a waiver to residential driveway access limitations (Section 31-106C13) for a final short plat. Staff explained that the owner had already built a duplex on a B-zoned lot and sought to split it into two lots, but the lots were less than 50 feet wide and lacked an alley, preventing shared or rear access. The waiver would allow front-entry driveways. Commission questioned why permits were issued before the plat was recorded; staff clarified the original lot met duplex requirements. The public hearing had no oral testimony. The commission approved the plat and waiver unanimously (10-0, with one abstention not counted; Commissioner Henderson absent). - FS 26118 – Chapel Hill Lots 1R1 & 1R2, Block 1: A replat of a multifamily development to sever a gas well lot. The applicant requested a waiver (Section 31-106A8) to allow a cul-de-sac on a public access easement serving an industrial use (gas well) within a multifamily complex. Staff supported the waiver because the lot is landlocked. Applicant James Marlowe (Pape Dawson) confirmed the purpose was financial separation, with no development planned for the gas well site. No opposition. The commission approved the waiver and conditional plat (10-0). - FS 26174 – Grand Park Edition: A replat of two lots less than 50 feet wide, requesting a waiver to rear access requirements due to a steep slope (8-10 foot drop) at the alley. Staff noted a near-identical case on the same block had been approved two years earlier. No public testimony. Approved unanimously (10-0). - PP25052 – Commerce Center (Lots 9R1 & 9R2): Preliminary plat for three industrial lots and two open-space lots in a floodplain-constrained area. The applicant sought waivers from Section 31-102B2 (interconnectivity of neighborhoods) to avoid extending Fire Ridge Drive and Whispering Pines Drive into the industrial development, and from Section 31-106A8 (street design standards) to use a cul-de-sac on a public access easement. Staff supported both waivers due to land-use incompatibility and physical constraints. The applicant volunteered to increase the access easement width from 24 to 36 feet to address a resident’s concern. The commission noted the agenda's general location had been incorrectly copied from the previous case, but confirmed proper notice was given. Approved with one dissenting vote (9-1, Commissioner Turner voting no). - VA 26017 – Vacation of a portion of Helmick Avenue, Little Page Street, and an alley near Lake Como Cemetery: Request to vacate public rights-of-way that encroached on historic cemetery property (Block 509, Chamberlain Arlington Heights addition). Ground-penetrating radar had identified graves in those rights-of-way. The cemetery is a state-registered historic cemetery. The vacation would allow the cemetery to reclaim the land. No opposition. The commission approved a recommendation to city council (10-0). - AX 2608 – Maverick Golf Ranch Club Annexation: Request to annex approximately 443 acres in far southwest Fort Worth as part of the Villal Ranch development agreement. The proposed use is single-family residential and a golf course (private park, recreation, and open space). The future land use map would be adjusted from single-family residential to also include private park/open space. The annexation is inconsistent with the adopted comprehensive plan, requiring a recommendation. Staff noted a timeline for city council consideration on November 17, 2026. No public testimony. The commission recommended approval to city council (10-0). - Other Matters – Panther Island Form-Based Code Amendment: Staff presented a proposed update to the Panther Island form-based code, including a simplified regulating plan (two subdistricts instead of nine), new water frontage standards, reduced block perimeters, and a revised district boundary. Several commissioners expressed discomfort in voting without seeing the actual code language (red-line). The commission voted to continue the item to the October 8, 2026 meeting, directing staff to provide a redlined version of the amendments. The motion carried (10-0). - Other Matters – McCart Corridor Avenue Project Presentation: Kevin Isou (TPW) gave an overview of a 10-mile corridor study from I-20 to future County Road 920, initiated under the 2022 bond program. The study aims to improve safety, multimodal access, and smart technology. Key recommendations include adaptive signals, protected crossings, pedestrian and bike improvements, and catalytic sites at major intersections. The public comment period runs through September 25, 2026, with city council adoption scheduled for October 27, 2026. No action was required by the commission; the presentation was informational. Key Outcomes - FS 26002: Approved final short plat and driveway waiver (10-0). - FS 26118: Approved waiver for cul-de-sac and conditional plat (10-0). - FS 26174: Approved waiver for rear access and replat (10-0). - PP25052: Approved waivers for cul-de-sac and non-extension of stub streets; conditional preliminary plat approved (9-1, Commissioner Turner opposed). - VA 26017: Recommended to city council to vacate rights-of-way (10-0). - AX 2608: Recommended to city council for annexation (10-0). - Panther Island form-based code amendment: Continued to October 8, 2026 meeting; staff to provide redlined code language. - McCart Corridor: Presentation received; no vote taken.

On September 10, 2026, the Miami-Dade County Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee convened in Commission Chambers. Chairwoman Natalie Milian Orbis presided; Vice Chairwoman Vicki L. Lopez, Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, and Sen. Rene Garcia were present. Commissioner Roberto J. Gonzalez was absent. The committee established a quorum, adopted its agenda, heard one public comment, and forwarded several items to the full County Commission. Consent Calendar - The committee adopted the agenda, including the requested deferral of items 1G1 and 2B to no date certain and the addition of Commissioner Lopez as co-sponsor of item 2C. - The Clerk’s summary of minutes for the July 15, 2026 committee meeting was approved. Public Comments & Testimony - Chad Burkhalter, acting city manager for the City of Florida City, reported that the city had a change in leadership on Tuesday and its planner could not attend. He requested deferral of the Florida City annexation items on the agenda. No other members of the public spoke during the reasonable opportunity to be heard. Discussion Items - Item 3B (Resolution 261567): The committee reviewed a $19,721,600.00 Sourcewell contract for critical care and EMS equipment. Commissioner Cohen Higgins said she supported the item but requested more detail, including number of defibrillators, cost per unit, date of last purchase, and market-rate comparison. Jason Fernandez of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said the item covers 75 defibrillators at approximately $40,000 each, plus stretchers and consumables, and that 150 units had already been purchased under an adjacent contract. He said the department’s current defibrillators are 12 years old and end-of-life. Staff stated that advanced life-pack defibrillators generally range from $35,000 to $50,000, making the price consistent with the market. Fire Rescue Chief Edwards asked that the item be moved to the next board meeting to meet the department’s procurement timeline, with the requested breakdown included. The committee agreed. Key Outcomes - Item 1G1 (Ordinance 261266), the Florida City charter amendment and annexation of unincorporated Area J, was deferred 3–0 to no date certain. - Item 2B (Resolution 261500), the annexation interlocal agreement between Miami-Dade County and the City of Florida City, was deferred 3–0 to no date certain. - Item 2A (Resolution 261334) was forwarded to the County Commission with a favorable recommendation 3–0, reappointing Leviticus L. Gilliard and Tyreke Spann to the West Perrine Community Redevelopment Agency Board and designating Gilliard as Chairman and Spann as Vice-Chairman. - Item 2C (Resolution 261413) was forwarded to the County Commission with a favorable recommendation 3–0, directing the International Trade Consortium to negotiate and prepare a sister cities agreement with the City of Brasília, Brazil, and to monitor its performance. - Item 3A (Resolution 261464) was forwarded to the County Commission with a favorable recommendation 3–0, ratifying vendor additions to open prequalification pools for January 1 through June 30, 2026. - Item 3B (Resolution 261567) was forwarded to the County Commission with a favorable recommendation 3–0 after discussion; the Fire Rescue Department is to provide Commissioner Cohen Higgins with a detailed expenditure breakdown. The meeting adjourned after the committee completed its agenda.