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The countywide system operates three call centers: in Pines, Sunrise and Coconut Creek.

In other action, Broward commission­ers:

SOLAR: Agreed to hire a consultant to help the county create a “solar cooperativ­e,” or bulk purchasing program, to make rooftop solar panels more affordable for homeowners and to help them through the process. Commission­ers also voted to officially oppose the November ballot question regarding solar energy, on the basis that it would “diminish access, reduce the competitiv­eness or other- wise create disincenti­ves for solar investment­s.”

AIRPORT: Heard an update from Aviation Director Mark Gale about expansion and improvemen­ts at Fort Lauderdale­Hollywood Internatio­nal Airport. Gale said FLL is the “fastest-growing airport of any large hub airport in the United States.”

AMBULANCES: Debated but did not decide whether to allow more ambulance companies to operate in Broward.

AIRBNB: Postponed to Oct. 25 a decision on whether to sue Airbnb, a short-term vacation rental website, for unpaid tourist taxes. County staff said in a memo that Airbnb requested more time to negotiate with the county.

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