Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO WAIVE Section 18.5.e.1. of the Broward County Administrative Code, which requires that the Board first direct the County Attorney’s Office to draft a proposed Ordinance.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on December 9, 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 BATTERY RECYCLING; AMENDING SECTIONS 14-150 THROUGH 14-153 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by Senator Steve Geller)
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Why Action is Necessary
Applicable law requires the publication of notice and a public hearing for enactment of amendments to the Broward County Code of Ordinances (“Code”).
What Action Accomplishes
Enables the setting of a public hearing during which the Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) may consider enacting the proposed Ordinance.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
On April 1, 2025, the Board enacted an ordinance regulating the management and disposal of batteries within Broward County (“Battery Recycling Ordinance”). The Battery Recycling Ordinance prohibits the disposal of certain batteries and battery-containing products in regular trash or solid waste facilities. The Battery Recycling Ordinance also requires that certain battery retailers establish free, on-site collection programs for recycling or disposing of used batteries and display signage informing consumers about safe recycling.
Since the Battery Recycling Ordinance was enacted, industry stakeholders have provided feedback and suggested certain minor modifications. The proposed Ordinance incorporates this feedback.
If enacted, the proposed Ordinance would: (1) include both batteries and rechargeable battery products in the gross revenue threshold that subjects retailers to the Battery Recycling Ordinance; (2) modify standards for signage, including visibility, placement, and content requirements; and (3) narrow the types of batteries that must be accepted in onsite collection programs (i.e., only specialized care batteries and rechargeable battery products). The proposed Ordinance would also extend the compliance date from January 1, 2026, to March 1, 2026, to allow additional time for retailers to meet the appliable requirements.
Source of Additional Information
René D. Harrod, Chief 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.