Kevin D. Biederman
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 37
- Total speaking time
- 4:34:34
- Avg per meeting
- 7:25
- Segments
- 3584
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Top issues during term (20)
Hollywood Beach Overlay District
No direct tax impact was discussed; the overlay would guide future beach development.
Harry Berry Park Improvements
Funded from developer proceeds — roughly $10 million paid at closing with a $45 million guarantee — not general tax dollars.
Beach CRA sunset and transition
Potentially $1.75 million a year for ten years from the county interlocal agreement could be steered toward beach resiliency.
Central Beach tidal flooding and backflow preventers
Replacing each of 33 lake outfall gates runs roughly $100,000, and permanent flood protection for the Broadwalk could require major capital investment.
Amendment 3 Property Tax Reform Impact
Roughly $28 million per year in lost city revenue by year two of the law.
The Club at Emerald Hills Redevelopment
Financial terms of the redevelopment were not detailed at this reading; the project is expected to improve the golf club and surrounding area.
1301 South Ocean Drive and Hollywood Beach Hotel redevelopment concerns
Not specified in the minutes.
Downtown parking and tenant recruitment
No direct spending yet, but the recommendations could create new assessments on downtown property owners or repurpose parking revenue.
Senior, Cultural, and Recreation Grants
Up to $1,000 per eligible civic association per year in city grant funds.
Orangebrook Golf Course Funding Gap
Developer PPG has spent $1.85 million to date on design and will pay CBRE's $612,500 commission in two installments.
Mosaic Hollywood affordable housing loan
Hollywood Vista leverages public and private capital; CDBG and SHIP grant dollars flow to local services.
Workforce housing at 400 South Dixie Highway
Roughly $6.6 million in city and CRA commitments plus $640,000 in conditional tax-credit support.
Permitting delays and process reform
No direct cost, but if cumulative growth pushes a street past study thresholds, later developers or the city could bear improvement costs.
FEC Railway Quiet Zone Retention
Up to $4 million over five years for crossing maintenance, plus roughly $300,000 for Garfield Street quad gates.
City Attorney Performance and Compensation
Outside counsel contracts can run up to $275,000; residents raised concerns about those legal costs.
Flat operating millage proposal for FY 2027
Roughly $202.6 million in property tax revenue for the general fund; typical property owners will see a tax increase of about 6% over the rolled-back rate.
Barrier Island Infrastructure and Evacuation
Broward County's resiliency plan anticipates roughly $9 billion in municipal contributions countywide, costs that could grow with added beach density.
Rotary Park Ballfield Drainage and Funding
Up to $2.3 million from the GO bond, plus $22,600 to Craven Thompson for construction services.
Hollywood Beach comprehensive plan amendments (File 26-L-18)
Could unlock hotel and mixed-use development that raises beach property values and tax base — no direct cost to taxpayers today.
Cinema Paradiso funding and downtown marketing
$15,000 released this quarter from CRA advertising dollars.
Decisions during term (456)
Recorded while Biederman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
R-2026-334 — Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement
R-2026-335 — Amendment to City Attorney Employment Agreement
Consent Agenda Items 5-17
Harry Berry Park Design and Site Plan (25-DP-73b)
Ordinance Amending Employees' Retirement Fund (First Reading)
Citywide Professional Answering and Informational Service (22nd Century Technologies)
Ratification of Resilient Florida Grant Applications
Motion to Reconsider Item 30 (1301 South Ocean Drive Approvals)
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Rescinding Resolution No. R-2026-286 And Approving The Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes Of June 17, 2026.
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Changing The Regular City Commission Meetings Scheduled In April And December 2027, Scheduling A Regular City Commission Meeting On August 25, 2027 And December 8,…
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving General Fund Agency Grants To Certain Non-Profit Organizations Providing Social Services To City Residents; Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To…
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Professional Services Agreement For Engineering Design Services With Kimley-Horn And Associates,…
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Retain The Existing Quiet Zone Along The Florida East Coast Railway Corridor In Broward County, With The City’s Preference…
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Use And Occupancy Agreement With The Florida Department Of Transportation (FDOT) For The Public Purpose Of…
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Blanket Purchase Agreement To The Broward Sheriff’s Office For The Purchase Of Medical Supplies, Fire Equipment…
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Miscellaneous Appropriations Grant Agreement With The Hollywood Art And Culture Center, Inc. For…
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute An Agreement With The Hollywood Art And Culture Center, Inc., For The Purpose Of Coordinating And…
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Contract Extension With Zabatt Engine Services, Inc. For The Installation Of Electrical Power…
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Master Services Agreement With Everon, LLC For Security And Fire Protection Services In An Annual…
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Voting record (85)
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Item 26 - Red light camera ordinance (1st reading)
Item 27 amendment - precinct prioritization of trust fund dollars
Trust funds are spent where needed, not necessarily where generated; restriction could have unintended consequences
Candy canes for the Candy Cane Parade
Motion to Reconsider Item 30 (1301 South Ocean Drive Approvals)
Ordinance Amending City Policies and Finance Code (Item 20, 2nd Reading)
Club at Emerald Hills Rezone Ordinance (Item 21, 2nd Reading)
Amended and Restated Comprehensive Agreement and Ground Lease for 1301 S. Ocean Drive (Item 29)
Could support the motion as read.
GU Zoning Height, Setbacks and Site Coverage Determination for 1301 S. Ocean Drive (Item 30)
Believed the city cannot keep moving the goalposts and must be more inclusive citywide.
R-CRA-2026-41 – Scrivener's Error Correction (Consent Agenda)
Opposes a seven-year term for the agreements; believes five years is sufficient for phase one and phase two.
R-CRA-2026-42 – CRA Meeting Time Change to 11 a.m. (Consent Agenda)
Believes an 11 a.m. start is unrealistic and means the board will never again have lunch after meetings.