Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Resilient Environment Division: Consumer Protection Division
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances ("Code"), pertaining to child care licensing and enforcement.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board direction is required for the Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance amending the Broward County Code of Ordinances.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides the required direction to the Office of the County Attorney.
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Previous Action Taken
On December 12, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners adopted an Ordinance revising and updating rules pertaining to the licensure of child care facilities.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
Since the implementation of a wholesale rewrite of the childcare licensing provisions in December 2023, Consumer Protection Division staff has identified a number of minor items that merit modification or were inadvertently omitted in the rewrite. This item would direct the Office of the County Attorney, in consultation with the Child Care Licensing and Enforcement Section, to revise the child care regulations to correct these issues.
Source of Additional Information
Philip McChesney, Director, Consumer Protection Division, 954-519-1223.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
To be determined by the Office of Management and Budget upon presentation of a draft Ordinance.