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, the title of which is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM ELECTION TO BE HELD DURING THE 2026 GENERAL ELECTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY MAY LEVY AN ADDITIONAL AD VALOREM TAX OF ONE MILL; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Why Action is Necessary
Section 1011.73, Florida Statutes, requires Broward County to call a referendum election at which the electors may consider the proposed item.
What Action Accomplishes
Calls the referendum election as provided by Section 1011.73, Florida Statutes.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
In 2022, pursuant to Sections 1011.71 and 1011.73, Florida Statutes, and at the direction of The School Board of Broward County (“The School Board”), the Board of County Commissioners (“Commission”) called a referendum election to determine whether the electors of Broward County would approve a levy by The School Board of an additional ad valorem tax of one mill for four years for specified purposes. The electors approved the one-mill tax, which is set to expire at the end of the 2026 calendar year.
On March 10, 2026, The School Board adopted Resolution No. 26-130, requesting the Commission to call a referendum election during the November 3, 2026, General Election to determine whether the electors of Broward County would approve a levy by The School Board of an additional ad valorem tax of one mill for four years (upon expiration of the current one mill levy). A copy of Resolution No. 26-130 is attached as Attachment A to the proposed Resolution (Exhibit 1).
Pursuant to Section 1011.73(2), Florida Statutes, the Commission has a ministerial duty to place this referendum on the ballot as requested by The School Board.
Source of Additional Information
René D. Harrod, Chief Deputy County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The cost of publication of the notice of the election and all expenses of the election are paid by The School Board pursuant to Section 1011.73, Florida Statutes.