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 April 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider enactment of a proposed Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE BROWARD COUNTY PROMPT PAYMENT POLICY; AMENDING SECTION 1-51.6 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)
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Why Action is Necessary
The proposed Ordinance was prepared by the County Attorney’s Office as directed by the Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) on February 25, 2025.
What Action Accomplishes
Enables the setting of a public hearing during which the Board may consider enacting the proposed Ordinance.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Section 1-51.6 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances establishes the County’s Prompt Payment Policy, which sets standards for the timely payment of vendors for goods and services. The proposed Ordinance updates this policy to reflect recent changes to the County’s current payment practices and to incorporate legislative changes to the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, as outlined in Sections 218.70 through 218.80 of the Florida Statutes.
Source of Additional Information
René D. Harrod, Chief Deputy County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The Fiscal Impact Statement by the Office of Management and Budget will be provided at the time of the public hearing, in compliance with Section 18.5(e)(7) of the Broward County Administrative Code.