Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Lamar P. Fisher
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE waiver of bus fares for military personnel riding on Broward County Transit buses during Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale 2025, April 22 - 30, 2025 and providing for an effective date. (Commissioner Fisher)
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Why Action is Necessary
Pursuant to Section 41.01 of the Broward County Administrative Code, waivers of fixed route, directly operated bus fares must be approved by the Board of County Commissioners (Board).
What Action Accomplishes
This action will allow the Transit Division to provide free bus service for visiting military personnel during Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale 2025.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
The Board of Directors of Broward Navy Days, Inc. announced that the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard will be returning to Port Everglades, April 22 - 30, 2025 for Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale. Historically, the Board has granted the waiver of bus fares for military personnel during Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale.
As an extension of Broward County government’s appreciation to military personnel that visit Broward County during Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale 2025, this action provides a waiver of bus fares on Broward County’s fixed-route buses for military personnel wearing a uniform or producing proper identification during this time period.
Source of Additional Information
Mabel Hurtado, Commission Assistant, District 4, 954-357-7004
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Staff estimates minimal loss of revenue (less than $1,000) to provide the proposed free bus service for the military from April 22 - 30, 2025.