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 No. 2021-054 Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows (continued from January 12, 2021 - Item No. 39):
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION; AMENDING SECTION 40.50 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE"), TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR LOCKSMITH AND APPRENTICE LOCKSMITH LICENSES AND LOCKSMITH BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Why Action is Necessary
A Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish notice of public hearing to consider adoption of the Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting of October 6, 2020.
What Action Accomplishes
Establishes fees for locksmith and apprentice locksmith licenses and business registration certificates.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
The Broward County Locksmith Act ("Locksmith Act"), among other things, would require that individuals providing locksmith services obtain a locksmith license or locksmith apprentice license and that locksmith businesses obtain registration certificates.
The Environmental and Consumer Protection Division is responsible under the proposed Locksmith Act for administering and enforcing its terms. The proposed Resolution establishes fees for licenses and registration certificates to cover the cost of implementing the Locksmith Act. Fees would be required to be paid upon obtaining the initial license/registration and upon each renewal. Renewal is required annually.
This public hearing on this item has been continued several times. Pursuant to Board direction on January 12, 2021, public notice was republished for this public hearing. This item is contingent upon enactment of the Locksmith Act by the Board.
The Environmental and Consumer Protection Division recommends the inclusion of certain additional fees, including late fees and replacement fees, which are reflected in the amendment included as Exhibit 3.
Source of Additional Information
René D. Harrod, Deputy County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
According to the Fiscal Impact Statement prepared by the Office of Management and Budget for the Locksmith Act and attached as Exhibit 2, the proposed fees should be sufficient to offset the cost of implementing the Locksmith Act.