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 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 TAXIMETER RATES; AMENDING SECTION 40.50 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE"); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Mark D. Bogen)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board action is required to amend the Broward County Administrative Code.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the Board's consideration of the Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
At the direction of the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") at its November 14, 2023, meeting (Item 88), the Office of the County Attorney prepared the proposed Resolution to amend Section 40.50 of the Administrative Code to increase current taximeter rates for every 1/6th of a mile after the first 1/6th mile by 20% from 40 cents to 48 cents. Section 22½ of the Code of Ordinances provides that in cases of special or urgent necessity, as determined by the Board, a public hearing may be held by the Board to review and establish, alter, amend, or revise taxicab rates. The Consumer Protection Division provided a memorandum to the Board indicating that in light of the significant operational challenges in the market, the Board’s consideration of revised rates ahead of the review scheduled in 2024 meets the above-referenced standard (Exhibit 2).
The Office of the County Attorney has coordinated with the County Administrator to ensure that notice of this proposed Resolution was published ten days prior to this public hearing.
Source of Additional Information
Annika E. Ashton, Deputy County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.