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 ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO LICENSURE OF CHILD CARE FACILITIES; REPEALING ARTICLE XV OF CHAPTER 20 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”), REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 7 OF THE CODE, AND AMENDING SECTION 8½-16 OF THE 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
A Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish notice of public hearing to consider enactment of the Ordinance was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting of November 14, 2023.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the Board's consideration of the proposed Ordinance.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Broward County regulates the operation of child care facilities and family child care homes in Broward County, as permitted by Florida law. The applicable local regulations, codified in Chapter 7 and Article XV of Chapter 20, respectively, of the Broward County Code of Ordinances (collectively, the “Child Care Ordinances”), set forth licensing standards that are equal to or more stringent than the state standards.
As the local licensing agency, the County’s Child Care Licensing and Enforcement Section (“CCLE”) enforces not only the Child Care Ordinances but also certain State statutes and rules promulgated by the Florida Department of Children and Families (“DCF”).
Due to substantive revisions by DCF in the state minimum standards, CCLE has revised the County’s Child Care Ordinances to ensure they meet or exceed state minimum standards. The proposed Ordinance is recommended by CCLE to update the Child Care Ordinances to align with the revised DCF regulations, and to ensure that, where appropriate for Broward County, higher standards remain included in the Child Care Ordinances. A memorandum from the County Attorney’s Office outlining the major substantive changes is attached as Exhibit 2.
Source of Additional Information
Nathaniel A. Klitsberg, Senior Assistant County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Per the Office of Management and Budget, the estimated impact on the budget does not exceed the threshold required for a Fiscal Impact Statement.