Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Hazelle P. Rogers
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DIRECT County Attorney’s Office to draft an Ordinance prohibiting the unauthorized sale, resale, or promotion of public service appointments offered by the Broward County Tax Collector, and to include appropriate penalties and enforcement measures to deter such conduct. (Commissioner Rogers)
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Why Action is Necessary
Formal direction from the Board is required for the County Attorney’s Office to initiate the drafting of new ordinances.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides the required direction to the County Attorney’s Office.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
“Reservation scalping”-unauthorized third parties reserving public service appointments and reselling them for a profit-has become increasingly prevalent. According to a recent Miami Herald article, reservation scalpers use fictitious names to schedule driver license appointments throughout Broward and Miami-Dade County and sell them for up to $250. As a result, Broward County residents may be required to pay for appointments that are provided free of charge by the public agency. Residents may also inadvertently share personal or payment information with unauthorized individuals or entities. In addition to the harm to residents, these activities may disrupt the proper functioning of appointment scheduling systems and create a false demand for services.
Currently, driver license services in Broward County are provided by the state. These services will transition fully to the Broward County Tax Collector by the Summer of 2026. The Broward County Tax Collector has acknowledged that reservation scalping is a problem and supports efforts to address it through the implementation of administrative, technological, and legislative measures. This item directs the County Attorney’s Office to draft an ordinance establishing legislation prohibiting the unauthorized sale, resale, or promotion of public service appointments offered by the Broward County Tax Collector to help deter and address this practice.
Source of Additional Information
Dwight Hinkson, Executive Administrator, 954-357-7009
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
To be determined by the Office of Management and Budget upon presentation of a draft Ordinance.