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 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on February 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider adoption of a proposed Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE PURCHASING CARD PROGRAM; AMENDING SECTION 21.31 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (“ADMINISTRATIVE CODE”); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis)
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Why Action is Necessary
The Broward County Charter requires the posting of notice and a public hearing for adoption of amendments to the Broward County Administrative Code.
What Action Accomplishes
Enables the setting of a public hearing during which the Board of County Commissioners (“Commission”) may consider adopting the proposed Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Broward County maintains a Purchasing Card (“P-Card”) Program to facilitate efficient purchases of low-dollar, routine items needed for ongoing County operations. The P-Card Program includes numerous internal controls such as training and testing requirements, approval processes, per transaction and per day limitations, and inspection and review of transactions by the Purchasing Division and the Accounting Division.
Currently, County Commissioners are not eligible to participate in the P-Card Program, and must pay for County expenses such as travel expenses with a personal credit card and seek reimbursement after the fact. All County-funded travel expenses are subject to strict preauthorization requirements through a travel authorization that must be approved in advance of the travel at issue. If approved, this item would schedule a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Administrative Code that would allow any County Commissioner, if they so choose, to obtain and use a P-Card, subject to the policies and procedures for the P-Card Program (which would be amended per the proposed Resolution to permit full participation by County Commissioners).
Source of Additional Information
René D. Harrod, Chief Deputy County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.