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Broward County Commission Meeting - June 17, 2025

Upcoming and Archived Meetings — Tuesday, June 17, 2025
BodyBroward County, Florida
SessionUpcoming and Archived Meetings
DateTuesday, June 17, 2025
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0:00

I think we got enough here.

0:01

Got one, two, three, move, four.

0:03

I move the item.

0:04

Okay, all right.

0:05

Very good.

0:05

Second.

0:06

I'm the one that's a good question.

0:08

This is gonna be a very quick meeting.

0:10

Um I I wish it was just as easy as that.

0:17

Okay, uh, if you all would please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:22

You want to start us off, Nan?

0:23

Okay.

0:24

Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

0:29

And to the Republic for which it stands.

0:31

One nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

0:37

Okay.

0:38

Yes.

0:40

Okay, we only have one item today on this.

0:44

I don't give my report.

0:45

What's that?

0:46

No reports.

0:47

Um Vice Mayor Bogan is in Chicago, so he will not be with us.

0:52

He was representing us at the tourist industry, which is doing a great job up there.

0:56

He's with um the IPW that we will be hosting next year.

1:00

Correct.

1:01

Um you weren't able to make it because you have this today, so you can't do that.

1:08

I said, okay.

1:09

I know he wanted to go to Chicago though, so I know, I know.

1:13

So we could remember what those songs were.

1:15

In case you forgot.

1:16

What's that?

1:17

Can we extend this day?

1:20

We'll see what we can do.

1:23

Yeah.

1:25

So moved.

1:26

So we have one item today.

1:28

We all want to get out of here and get to the cats game later.

1:31

But we still got a little bit of work to do first.

1:34

A little bit of work to do.

1:36

I know, I know.

1:37

Um, with that, we have one item.

1:41

And if the clerk could please read the today's only public hearing item is item one.

1:48

The public hearing on item one is now open.

1:50

Item one is a motion to adopt a resolution providing for fiscal year 2026 assessment rates and amounts for non-advalarms special assessment on private hospitals in Broward County to help finance supplemental payments pursuant to the Medicaid hospital directed payment program and the low-income pool program.

2:07

There are two members of the public signed up to speak.

2:10

Okay.

2:11

Who is first?

2:13

The first speaker is Lorna Osborne, followed by Ingrid Roberts.

2:18

Okay.

2:19

If they could come on up to speak.

2:21

Are they here?

2:31

We may need others.

2:35

There are some signed up for questions only.

2:38

As well.

2:39

Okay.

2:39

Mayor.

2:40

I'll move the other.

2:42

Okay.

2:43

Do are there are the two speakers here?

2:45

Not here?

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Public Comment███████████████████████████28%
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Summary of Proceedings

Broward County Commission Meeting - June 17, 2025

The Broward County Commission convened on June 17, 2025, at 10:07 AM and adjourned at 10:22 AM. The meeting featured one public hearing on a special assessment for private hospitals, followed by commissioner reports on state legislation and recognitions. Vice-Mayor Mark D. Bogen was absent; all other eight commissioners were present.

Public Hearing

  • Item 1: Resolution No. 2025-244 – The Commission approved a resolution establishing Fiscal Year 2026 assessment rates for a non-ad valorem special assessment on private hospitals in Broward County. The assessment helps finance supplemental payments under the Medicaid Hospital Directed Payment Program and the Low Income Pool Program. County staff explained that the assessment is levied solely on private hospitals (not on other taxpayers) and enables private hospitals to draw down federal funds to support charity and low-income care. Commissioner Rogers requested clarification for the public, noting the collaboration between the county and hospitals. The resolution passed unanimously with an 8-0 vote (Vice-Mayor Bogen not present).

Mayor and Commissioner Reports

  • SB 2502 – Commissioner Geller – Commissioner Geller discussed Senate Bill 2502, the implementing budget bill, which requires reporting on any instances of resources used for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives inconsistent with state law. He expressed concern that Broward County is a target for the governor and asked the County Attorney’s Office to review any potential non-compliant uses and bring recommendations to the board at the first meeting in August. County Attorney Andrew J. Meyers affirmed that the office believes the county is compliant but will review for stray language and report back after the summer recess.
  • Recognition – Commissioner Rogers – Commissioner Rogers recognized Roy Campbell, a visitor and former Broward County media professional, who was present at the meeting.
  • Recognition – Commissioner Davis – Commissioner Davis recognized her cousin, Carla Spalding, who was also in attendance.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved Resolution No. 2025-244 (8-0 vote) authorizing the FY 2026 hospital special assessment.
  • Directed the County Attorney’s Office to review county resources for DEI compliance and report findings to the Board at the first meeting in August 2025.
  • No public testimony was heard; two signed-up speakers were not present.

Meeting Transcript

I think we got enough here. Got one, two, three, move, four. I move the item. Okay, all right. Very good. Second. I'm the one that's a good question. This is gonna be a very quick meeting. Um I I wish it was just as easy as that. Okay, uh, if you all would please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. You want to start us off, Nan? Okay. Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic for which it stands. One nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Okay. Yes. Okay, we only have one item today on this. I don't give my report. What's that? No reports. Um Vice Mayor Bogan is in Chicago, so he will not be with us. He was representing us at the tourist industry, which is doing a great job up there. He's with um the IPW that we will be hosting next year. Correct. Um you weren't able to make it because you have this today, so you can't do that. I said, okay. I know he wanted to go to Chicago though, so I know, I know. So we could remember what those songs were. In case you forgot. What's that? Can we extend this day? We'll see what we can do. Yeah. So moved. So we have one item today. We all want to get out of here and get to the cats game later. But we still got a little bit of work to do first. A little bit of work to do. I know, I know. Um, with that, we have one item. And if the clerk could please read the today's only public hearing item is item one. The public hearing on item one is now open. Item one is a motion to adopt a resolution providing for fiscal year 2026 assessment rates and amounts for non-advalarms special assessment on private hospitals in Broward County to help finance supplemental payments pursuant to the Medicaid hospital directed payment program and the low-income pool program. There are two members of the public signed up to speak. Okay. Who is first? The first speaker is Lorna Osborne, followed by Ingrid Roberts. Okay. If they could come on up to speak.

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