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  • On average, 500 animals are sheltered and cared for at the Fort Lauderdale shelter, 13 partner Pet Supermarket stores and foster homes
  • 220 pet registration tags are issued
  • Animal Care Field Officers receive 60+ calls for assistance with animal concerns
  • 1-2 animals are transferred to other organizations
  • 18 animals are sterilized (spayed/neutered) and 10 more surgeries are funded in the community (by our license sales)
  • 10 animals are adopted daily
  • 2 lost animals are reunited with their families

Last Updated 4/08/2024

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Admissions/Triage:

  • 26 individuals showed up for appointments
  • 7 clients completed bio-psychosocial assessments
  • 17 clients are referred to BARC programs for treatment
  • 3 clients successfully completed treatments and are discharged
  • 17 clients are triaged; 11 clients are admitted
  • 5 pregnancy tests are administered
  • 26 breathalyzers administered

Detox, Outpatient and Residential Units:

  • 4 clients are admitted to the Detox unit
  • 32 clients are receiving detoxification services
  • 7 clients received Case Management Services
  • 635 medications are administered
  • 3 clients successfully complete treatment and are discharged
  • 151 clients attend group therapy
  • 31 clients receive individual therapy sessions
  • 12 clients receive a Discharge Planning Session
  • 5 clients develop comprehensive treatment plans with their counselor
  • 4 clients receive a service plan for case management services
  • 6 client intakes for outpatient services are completed
  • 265 meals and snacks are served to triage, detoxification and residential clients
  • 3 clients referred for nutrition consultations
  • 119 medical records are processed
  • 10 requests for subpoenas/records/court orders are processed

Last Updated 4/04/2024

Children's Services Administration (CSA) Section

  • 5,294 children received Behavioral Health and Special Needs services.
  • 3,781 children from low-income families received Special Needs/Subsidized childcare services
  • 262 children received Drop-In Supervision at the Courthouse.
  • 75  young adults at risk of homelessness received Rental Assistance Subsidy and Independent Living Skills instruction.
  • 30,375 children participated in:


      • Financial
        Literacy and Business Skills Training.

      • Recreation
        Centers and Youth Development.


  • 1,879 youths participated in Driver Safety and Education
  • 348 youths received economic stability services
  • 33 non-profit social service Providers in partnership with the Children's Services Administration
  • 45 programs provide quality services
Health Care Services (HCS) Section


  • 2,915
    clients received mental health, domestic violence, crisis stabilization
    and maternal health services. 

  • 377
    clients received behavioral health therapy through our specialized
    healthcare programs.

  • 5,964
    individuals received medical encounters provided to patients for primary
    care. 

  • 52
    clients received specialized legal guardianship services.

  • 9321
    clients received specialized information and referral services.

  • 8,176  individuals received services through Ryan
    White HIV/AIDS Part A programming and support services.

  • 3942 individuals received services through the Ending
    the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative and support services.

  • 52
    non-profit social service Providers in partnership with the Healthcare
    Services Section.

  • 108
    programs provide quality services.

Last updated 04/05/2024


Elderly and Veterans

  • 2,064 elders are provided with case management, in-home and community-based care
  • 58 veterans and/or their dependents are assisted with federal VA claims/appeals and referrals
  • 145 elders are provided with consumer-directed care stipends, housing, emergency financial assistance and referral services
  • 220 callers are provided with customer service and intake

Last Updated 3/27/2024

Building Code Division

  • 39 service transactions performed on behalf of residents.
  • 1 complaint received and investigated against licensed/unlicensed contractors.
  • 1 citation issued to licensed/unlicensed contractors.
  • 7 building permits issued for new or remodeled construction.
  • 3 new and renewal elevator Certificates of Operations are issued.
  • 13 elevator inspections are performed.
  • 60 building plan reviews are performed for Airport/Unincorporated and Contract Cities
  • 128 building inspections are conducted for Airport/Unincorporated and Contract Cities
  • 4 new and renewal Certificates of Competency are issued.

Last updated 03/26/2024

  • 110 inspections of regulated businesses (for example, auto repair, taxis, medical transport services, and towing companies)
  • 15 inspections of child care providers
  • 24 licenses and permits issued for regulated businesses or child care providers
  • 160 electronic applications received via Broward County ePermits
  • 15 enforcement actions taken
  • 24 complaints processed/investigated
  • 24 legal cases processed
  • 4 hearings conducted

Last Updated: 3/27/2024

  • 737 commercial flights arrive/depart 
  • 95 private plane flights arrive/depart 
  • 289 tons of airfreight and mail pass-through facility 
  • 15,778 workers make the airport run
  • 3,084,246 meals served at airport restaurants          
  • 1,344,431 cups of coffee sold (regular, expresso, specialty, etc.)     
  • 359,776 bottled beverages served                   
  • 7,000-9,700 cars in parking garages (holiday peak of 13,700)
  • 1,235 taxi cab trips, on average, per day 
  • FLL handled 18,271 charter bus operations 
  • 2,024 trips by commercial vehicles serve FLL a day
  • Airport shuttle buses transport over 16,500 people daily around the terminals, Rental Car Center, employee parking lot, and the airfield
  • 17,687 passengers, on average, move around airport terminals on the inter-garage trams
  • 802,000 gallons of jet fuel consumed
  • 3,000+ lights illuminate the runways and taxiways 
​*In 2023, the airport served 35.1 million passengers. FLL is located in Greater Fort Lauderdale in the heart of Florida's Gold Coast. The Aviation Department, FLL's operator, is a self-supporting agency of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners that does not rely on local tax dollars for operations and capital improvements. 

Last updated: 04/08/2024


  • 352 Libraries were opened Days
  • 365 Public Wifi And Reference question days
  • 365 Online Services available
  • 13,901 People utilize a library
  • 21,449 Items are checked out
  • 1,001 People attend a library program
  • 2,820 Use a library computer
  • 2,723 Reference questions are answered
  • 9,067 Visitors to library website
  • 1,146 Use the public WiFi
  • 5,303 Download an eBook
  • 328 Download free songs from Freegal
  • 4,283 Audiobooks are check out
  • 219 Receive free online tutoring
  • 13 Receive free online job search assistance
  • 525 Download a magazine from Overdrive
  • 1,278 Received entertainment from Hoopla and Kanopy
  • 32 Visit the Creation Station at the Main Library
  • 249 ​Children attend a program​

Last Upd​ated 4/2/2024



Economic & Small Business Development Job Creation and Retention 
  • Through partnership with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, visited a company through the Business Retention and Visitation Outreach (BRAVO) program to strengthen the local economy and connect companies with various resources and organizations.

Business Development and International Trade

  • An average of 10 participants are educated through a business development or international trade workshops or seminars.
  • An average of eight participants are exposed to County apprenticeship or workforce development initiatives.
  • Six businesses and entrepreneurs received technical assistance.

Small Business Development
  • An average of five Small Business Certification Applications and Renewals are processed.
  • Fifteen compliance activities are performed including the processing of goal request forms, sheltered market request forms, substitution/addition for a Contract with Goal; enforcement actions, payment verifications, and solicitation compliance reviews with the SBE and CBE programs.
  • More than 10 Monthly Utilization Reports (MURs) are received, reviewed, or monitored for County projects with County Business Enterprise (CBE) goal participation requirements.

Community Relations, Outreach and Social Engagement

  • Average four social media posts per day to 15,900 followers across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and "X".
  • Total number of 35 video views a day on YouTube.
  • 1,703 subscribers open eblasts/outreach announcements on Mailchimp. 
  • 47 persons attend an event every 2.5 days. 
  • Perform six targeted outreach activities.


  • Film Commission
    • An average of six to 20 film permits are processed for a direct economic impact $700,000.
    • More than 100 new crew positions are hired.
    • An average of five relationship-building interactions with municipalities, senior County personnel, major network studios (i.e., Amazon), executive producers, actors, and local filmmakers to provide information about our film office, incentives and community building.
    • Resolve 2-3 emergency issues that arise while filming throughout Broward County to ensure Broward County remains a film-friendly community.
    • Create film-friendly policies that will lead to positive economic impact for local residents and business owners.

    Last updated 06/07/2024

    • 9,146,977 people visited more than 50 regional parks and nature centers, neighborhood parks, and natural areas. 

    • 425,438 residents take airboat rides and watch alligator shows at Everglades Holiday Park.

    • 27,840 reservations were made for camping, shelters, funbrellas, meeting rooms, amphitheater, and halls.

    • At least 2,600 people walk, jog, and bike on our trails in a day in our Division Parks.

    • At least 560 adults and children in a day follow nature trails to reduce stress and appreciate the natural beauty around them. 

    • 1086 employees, 629 of whom are part-timers, report to work at Broward County Parks. 

    • 171 people volunteered 10,012 hours at Broward County Parks.

    • 17,975 suppers were distributed to program participants at our neighborhood parks. 

    • 20,193 lunches and snacks were distributed to students in the free summer camp program.

    • 38,657 youth were in attendance during summer and after-school programs.

    • 296 people attended special population programs and 1,855 attended special events.

    • 9,796, ages 8 and under, were issued $40 off swimming lessons.

    • In addition, 3,053 coupons were issued for adults for $50 of adult lessons.

    • 8,485 paddlers on canoes, kayaks, or paddleboard at West Lake Park.

    • 50 mountain bikers use the Quiet Waters Park mountain bike trails on weekdays and 200 on weekends.

    • 275 people use the facilities at All Golf Center at C.B. Smith Park.

    • Up to 55 people use the model-aircraft fields at Vista View Parks on weekdays, up to 30 on weekends. 

    • 350 people work out on the weekends at Broward’s highest elevation, the hill at Vista View Park. 

    • Up to 42 people bring their own horses to ride the equestrian trails at Vista View Park, Tree Tops Park, and Tradewinds Park on the weekends.

    • 450 dogs a day come to Woofing Waters dog park on the weekends.

    • 128 anglers’ fish at a dozen parks with lakes and access to other waterways.

    • Up to 1000 people enjoy one day ride on the 1/8-scale model steam railroad at Tradewinds Park & Stables.

    • At least 135 golf players use one of five courses in our parks. 

    Last Updated 5/23/2024

    • Process 25 development and environmental review applications expeditiously
    • Review 2 zoning permits for the Broward Municipal Services District
    • Open 8 Code Compliance  cases in collaboration with the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) to eradicate blight in the Broward Municipal Services District neighborhoods
    • Complete projects using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial analysis
    • Administer comprehensive plan and regional land use regulations
    • Support advisory board meetings: Historic Preservation, Bicycle and Pedestrian, Housing Council, and Central County Community, and Medical Marijuana

    Last Updated 4/1/2024


    • 114,825 cruise passengers come through Port Everglades in a single day
    • Port Everglades generates 9,584 direct local jobs and 216,543 statewide jobs
    • The Port is home to eight cruise terminals, 11 cruise lines and one ferry service
    • Gas stations in 12 South Florida counties receive fuel that is brought in through Port Everglades
    • Five international airports – Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Miami, Palm Beach, Key West and Southwest Florida – receive jet fuel through Port Everglades
    • About one-third of Florida’s fuel needs are met by petroleum stored/distributed by companies at Port Everglades

    Port Everglades is a self-supporting enterprise agency, not funded by property tax dollars.

    Last Updated: 4/30/2024




    • 3,014 current-year total tax bill payments are processed
    • $23 million in current-year tax revenue are collected
    • 2,590 real estate payments are processed
    • 458 business tax receipts are renewed and/or issued
    • 319 tangible property tax payments are processed
    • 725 pieces of incoming/outgoing mail are processed
    • 179 telephone inquiries and emails are answered pertaining to the tax process
    • $19,500 in delinquent personal property taxes are collected
    • 103 tax bill corrections are processed
    • $513,400 delinquent real estate revenue are collected
    • 2,870 online vehicle/vessel registrations are renewed
    • $33,475 is collected in auto tag/title County fees
    • 312 telephone/email inquiries are answered pertaining to auto tags and titles
    • 8,500 auto tag/title are related transactions processed
    • 375 auto-tag fast titles are issued
    • $508,513 is collected in tourist development taxes
    • 204 checks are signed and issued
    • $7,403.32 in municipal portfolio service fees are earned
    • $1,385,874.25 in debt service payments are processed
    • 3,330 documents are recorded in the Official Records
    • 2,661 documents are e-Recorded in the Official Records
    • 1,051 pages are scanned daily into the Official Records
    • 7,257 pages are received electronically into the Official Records
    • $23,124 is collected in Recording Fees
    • $224 is collected in Copy fees provided by Recording Office
    • $787,680.25 is collected in documentary stamp taxes

    Last updated 04/17/2024

    • 12-15 death investigations reported to the Medical Examiner's Office
    • Investigators responding to scenes to gather crucial investigative information
    • 7-10 autopsies/external examinations are completed by the pathologist
    • Pathologist reviewing reports and microscopic evidence for determination of cause and manner of death
    • Teach 2-5 medical students and residents
    • Pathologist reviewing 30 death certificates for cremation approval
    • Investigators reviewing questionable death certificates for cremation approvals
    • Investigators meeting with a family to help them understand the death of their loved one
    • Hold one or more conferences with emergency medical and trauma staff from around the County to help prevent injury and provide the best care possible in traumatic events 
    • Plan for mass casualty emergency response for trauma patients and those who are deceased
    • 5-8 toxicology cases are completed
    • Have a conference with or give a deposition to an attorney for either the prosecution or defense on death investigations and DUI cases
    • Pathologists serve as subject matter expert in court for a variety of cases including murder trials
    • Toxicologists serve as subject matter expert in court for a variety of DUI cases
    • Toxicologists develop new testing procedures for emerging drug threats such as synthetic drugs
    • Provide families and the public with autopsy reports

    Last Updated 04/06/2024

    Broward County's arts and culture sector is a $414.2 million industry. Every day in Broward:

    • 87,000 travelers and staff view public art at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport 
    • 42,000 cruise passengers experience public art in the terminals of Port Everglades
    • 13,901 people experience public art in Libraries
    • 10,000 followers engage with arts-related content and agency services via social media
    • Visit Lauderdale markets the entire Broward County region and its 31 municipalities as a tourism destination for both leisure and business travel
    • More than 19 million visitors stayed overnight in Broward County in 2022
    • Every 150 visitors to Broward County support one tourism job, which means in 2022, approximately 125,000 jobs were supported by tourism
    • In 2023, over $125 million was collected in Tourist Development Taxes (6 percent tax on hotels, short-term rental, and home-sharing stays)
    • Tourist Development Tax dollars support major annual events of interest to both visitors and residents, and fund sales and marketing efforts to fill area hotels, restaurants, shops and the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center with visitors and meeting attendees
    • 7 new hotels opened in 2022 and 2023 with 2 more forecast to open in 2024. There are over 39,000 hotel rooms in Broward County; it is Visit Lauderdale's job to help fill those rooms
    • Broward County represents nearly 8 percent of Florida's total hotel rooms (excluding short-term rentals and other home-sharing)
    • The average spending per visitor per trip including transportation is $271
    • 40% of overnight visitors to Broward County are visiting friends and relatives
    • The top 5 activities of overnight visitors to Broward County are shopping, visiting the beach, swimming, bar/nightclub hopping, and sightseeing

    Last Updated 4/2/2024

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    Family Success Administration Division (FSAD) provides case management and support services and expended more than $29,784. in payments per day to stabilize more than 42 households.  FSAD prevented citizens of Broward from experiencing loss and interruption in utilities, housing, homelessness, foreclosure, tuition, transportation, nutrition, childcare, and unemployment.  FSAD is committed to accomplishing the Board’s Values and Goals through the division’s mission, goals, and objectives.  

    The Board’s Values and Goals that were accomplished by FSAD during FY23 include:

    Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP):
    • 37 households requested energy assistance services.
    • 26 payments were processed.
    • $23,140 expended to restore electric services or prevent electric services from being disconnected.

    Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Self Sufficiency Program:
    • 2 households received case management services.
    • $1,786 expended to provide rent, tuition, and/or child-care assistance.

    Family Success Centers (FSC):
    • 2 households received case management services.
    • $3,900 expended to provide rent, mortgage, and/or utility assistance.

    Financial Capability Program (FCP):
    • 1 household financial goal was met through financial coaching services.
    • $958 expended to provide match savings, assisted with purchasing a home/vehicle, tuition, security deposits and/or vehicle repairs.

    Last updated 04/02/2024​


     Construction Management Division

    • Completed nine projects for multiple ancillary and enabling projects for the Broward County Judicial Center, including the Complex Trial Courtroom and new offices for the Clerk of Courts, totaling over $116 million in project costs.
    • Completed the construction of the Nancy J. Cotterman building for the Human Services Department among other renovation projects in various Family Success Centers and the Homeless Assistance Center facilities.
    • Continued the design and construction of multiple future EV charging stations and Photo Voltaic Panel installations at multiple County facilities (i.e. County garages and Fleet Services facilities).
    • Continued with master planning activities for the Emergency Operations Center and the South Regional Courthouse.
    • Began design activities for the new Broward Cultural Center.
    • Continued with renovation services for several Libraries Division projects including the Main Library Building, Collier City Library, Hallandale Beach Library, NW Regional Library and the Broward College/Northwest Regional Library.
    • Continued with design services for major construction projects (i.e. the Forensic Science Center) and renovation projects (i.e. Broward County Property Appraisers and Supervisor of Elections), totaling over $400 million in project costs.
    • Restarted programming and site planning activities for the future site of the new Broward County Government Center.
    • Clearing new County land acquisitions to make room for future affordable housing and other County needs.
    • Ongoing collaboration with the Office of Economic and Small Business Development/managed neighborhood improvement programs in all Broward Municipal Services Districts.
    • Participated in presentations and open forums for interested design and construction industry participants such as insights on working with the County as a Consultant or Contractor for OESBD, and at national industry conventions/seminars regarding the use of Virtual Design and Construction/Building Information Modeling technologies to accomplish state-of-the-art project delivery.
    Facilites Management Division
    • 14 purchase orders are issued
    • 109 contracts are managed
    • 188 properties are managed
    • 289 service requisitions are completed
    • $277,580 is paid to vendors
    • 366,000 square feet of grass is mowed
    • 5.6 million square feet or building interiors are cleaned
    • Approximately 6,800 employees come to various County facilities
    Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division
    • 15 cubic yards of trash is cleared
    • 24 catch basins are inspected
    • 25 storm drains are cleaned
    • 700 feet of stormwater pipes are inspected
    • 60 square yards of concrete sidewalk maintenance
    • 17 feet of guardrail are installed or repaired
    • 15 trees are trimmed
    • 45 drawbridge openings and closings
    • 1,000 acres are treated for mosquito control
    Highway Construction and Engineering Division
    • 3,000 linear feet of roadway and drainage engineering plans are reviewed for projects in County right-of-way
    • 9 inspections of construction projects in County right-of-way
    • 2 field surveys for roadway, drainage, ADA, bus shelters and other County improvements
    • 64 square feet of right-of-way dedicated via permit reviewed
    • 760 square feet of right-of-way dedicated via plats reviewed
    • $30,000 of developer improvements required from plat review
    • 37 plat reviews are managed
    • 10 roadway construction projects are managed and inspected
    • 19 roadway widening/intersection design projects are managed
    • 28 traffic signal mast arm projects are managed
    • 18 school zone flasher projects are managed
    • 16 fiber optic network infrastructure projects are managed
    • 1 Countywide intersection improvement study is managed
    • 20 Adaptive signal control projects are managed
    • 2 plat agreements are reviewed
    • 6 customers are assisted for permitting new homes or additions
    Solid Waste and Recycling Services
    • 1,251 tons of material is recycled in the Broward Municipal Services District
    • 22,828 tons of Broward Municipal Services District residential and commercial garbage is incinerated at waste-to-energy facilities
    • 238,173 pounds of electronics are recycled from the Broward Municipal Services District and partner cities
    • 263,532 pounds of household hazardous waste are removed from the waste stream from the Broward Municipal Services District and partner cities
    • 319 acres of wetlands are maintained as a natural water filtration system to serve as a home to wild birds, animals and fish
    • Incinerate solid waste at a waste-to-energy facility providing power equivalent to approximately 41,000 homes
    Traffic Engineering
    • 40 traffic signals maintenance, repair or inspection tasks are completed
    • 6.2 million traffic signal phase changes are processed to ensure safe and efficient traffic operations
    • 35 traffic signs are installed or repaired
    • 1,083 school flashers are activated each school day
    • 36 traffic signs are fabricated
    • 520 raised pavement markers are installed
    • 8,670 feet of striping are installed
    • 9 traffic studies or investigations are completed
    • 232 miles of fiber optic communications network is monitored and maintained
    • 4,812 network communication field devices are monitored and maintained
    • 185 underground traffic network utilities locating tasks are completed
    Water and Wastewater Services
    • 19.976 million gallons of water are treated
    • 6.248 million gallons of water are purchased
    • 73.6 million gallons of wastewater are treated
    • 5.05 million gallons of wastewater beneficially reused
    • 355 preventative maintenance work orders
    • 60 repairs
    • 124 laboratory samples are collected and analyzed
    • 92 septage truck loads are received
    • 7.5 million gallons of water are recharged into northern Broward County groundwater
    • 529 customer phone calls are answered
    • 165 in-person customer visits
    • 1,527 customer payments are processed
    • 23 customer accounts are opened or closed
    • 3,183 retail bills are mailed
    • 3,037 water meters are read
    • 284 meter service work orders are completed
     Last updated: 4/4/24
    • 1275 311 calls received per day
    • 95 Homeless Helpline calls per day
    • 213 LIHEAP/Human Services calls per day
    • 249-second average talk time

    Last Updated 4/1/2024


    • The 2023 Point in Time Count accounted for 1,624 unsheltered
      individuals experiencing homelessness and 644 individuals sheltered
      in emergency shelters. A total of 2,487 individuals were designated
      as "literally homeless" during the PIT count.

    • TaskForce (Outreach) served 7,140 unduplicated
      individuals.

    • Collectively, with County
      General Funds in FY 2023, HOSSD served 9,043 unduplicated
      individuals experiencing homelessness.

    • 944 individuals were housed in Permanent Supportive
      Housing. 

    • 2,801 individuals and families
      experiencing homelessness were served in the four shelters funded by the
      County (including Women in Distress).

    • 316
      individuals and families experiencing homelessness received assistance
      from legal services.

    Updated 4/08/2024
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