Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on November 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East, to consider adoption of a proposed Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; AMENDING CHAPTER 6 AND SECTIONS 25.93, 25.122, AND 25.124 THROUGH 25.126 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE") REGARDING LANDSCAPING IN SWALES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENT BUILDING POLICY, AND OUTDOOR LIGHTING STANDARDS; REPEALING SECTION 25.67 OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE REGARDING TREE DONATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Why Action is Necessary
The Broward County Charter requires the posting of notice and a public hearing for adoption of amendments to the Broward County Administrative Code.
What Action Accomplishes
Enables the setting of a public hearing during which the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") may consider adopting the proposed Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code.
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Summary Explanation/Background
The Broward County Public Works Department ("Department") oversees multiple divisions and functions including road construction and maintenance, drinking water and sewer service, and solid waste management.
Several provisions of the Broward County Administrative Code ("Administrative Code") pertaining to the Department's operations have not been updated in years and either no longer accurately d...
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