Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Annika Ashton
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: (Continued from September 22, 2026 - Item No. 43)
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO TOWING AND IMMOBILIZATION SERVICES; 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 Mayor Mark D. Bogen)
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Why Action is Necessary
Action by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) is necessary to adopt a Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the Board’s consideration of the Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code (“Administrative Code”).
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
On August 20, 2026, the Board directed the County Attorney’s Office to prepare an Ordinance changing the maximum rates that towing companies can charge for certain services. As directed by the Board, this Resolution would amend the Administrative Code to:
• Increase the annual escalator for nonconsent towing rates to the lesser of the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) or 5% (currently the lesser of CPI or 3%);
• Provide a surcharge for electric vehicle storage due to fire risk; and
• Permit a fuel surcharge comparable to that permitted for taxicabs.
The Board’s fourth directive, to draft an Ordinance providing for background checks for towing company employees, is covered in a separate agenda item also being considered by the Board at the public hearing on October 6, 2026.
On September 22, 2026, the Board voted to continue this item to the October 6 meeting.
Exhibit 2 is an amendment prepared for the sponsor, Mayor Bogen, that reduces the proposed surcharge for storing severely damaged electric vehicles from 400% (e.g., $116/day for Class A tows) to 300% (e.g., $87/day for Class A tows) of the base storage fee. The Board’s consideration will be based upon the Ordinance (Exhibit 1) with the changes shown in Exhibit 2.
Source of Additional Information
Danielle W. French, Deputy County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The fees paid to the County are intended to offset the costs of the program (e.g., obtaining FDLE records and reviewing the results), and the fiscal impact on businesses and consumers will be addressed in connection with the accompanying Ordinance.