Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Mark D. Bogen
Department: County Commission
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Broward County Health Care Plan to establish the initial uses and allocation of the proceeds of the proposed 0.25% health care surtax for a period of five years, if such surtax is levied by the Board and subsequently approved by the County’s voters. (Mayor Bogen)
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Why Action is Necessary
Necessary to permit Board approval of the proposed Broward County Health Care Plan.
What Action Accomplishes
Permits Board approval of the proposed Broward County Health Care Plan.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
This item is related to two separate items on the Board’s April 28, 2026, agenda: (1) a public hearing on a proposed Broward County Health Care Plan Ordinance (“Health Care Ordinance”), providing for the levy of an Indigent Care and Trauma Center Surtax (“Health Care Surtax”) of one-quarter percent (0.25%) for a period of five years, subject to approval by a majority of the electors of Broward County voting in a referendum election; and (2) a Resolution to approve the ballot question for that referendum, to be included in the General Election on November 3, 2026.
This item would approve the proposed Broward County Health Care Plan (“Health Care Plan”) (Exhibit 1). If the Health Care Ordinance is enacted by the Board and the referendum is approved by the voters during the General Election on November 3, 2026, the proceeds of the Health Care Surtax would be expended as authorized in Section 212.055(4), Florida Statutes, and in accordance with this Health Care Plan, including as may be amended from time to time.
Source of Additional Information
Saidy Taveras, Chief of Staff, Commission District 2, 954-357-7002
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The fiscal impact has been determined by the Office of Management and Budget in connection with the proposed Broward County Health Care Ordinance.