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 THE BROWARD REGIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (“EMS”) COUNCIL; AMENDING ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 15 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”); PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF A COUNTY COMMISSIONER ON THE EMS COUNCIL; CLARIFYING RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMS REVIEW COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis)
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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 (“Commission”) at its meeting of February 3, 2026.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the Commission’s consideration of the proposed Ordinance.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Chapter 15 of the Code establishes the membership composition of the Broward Regional Emergency Medical Services (“EMS”) Council, which currently includes representatives of medical, fire rescue, hospital, emergency management, and other community stakeholder entities.
The proposed Ordinance, if enacted, would amend Chapter 15 of the Code to add a County Commissioner, nominated by the Mayor, as a member of the EMS Council. The County Commissioner would be exempt from the attendance, removal, and reappointment provisions in Section 1-233 of the Code.
The proposed Ordinance would also amend the responsibilities of the EMS Review Committee to align with previous amendments to Chapter 3½ of the Code, clarifying that the Committee is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on all new applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (“COPCN”) as well as renewal applications for COPCNs when a complaint has been filed against the certificate holder during the past certificate period.
Source of Additional Information
Adam Katzman, Deputy 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.