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 ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO CLAIMS AGAINST OR BY THE COUNTY; AMENDING SECTION 1-51.3 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”); AMENDING DELEGATED SETTLEMENT AUTHORITIES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)
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Why Action is Necessary
A Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish notice of public hearing to consider enactment of the Ordinance was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners (“Commission”) at its meeting of September 22, 2026.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the Commission’s consideration of the proposed Ordinance amending the Broward County Code of Ordinances (“Code”).
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Section 1-51.3 of the Code sets forth the types and amounts of claims that may be resolved by the County Administrator and the County Attorney without requiring Commission action. The proposed Ordinance, if enacted, would permit the County Administrator or her written delegee to approve payment plans for the recovery of amounts owed to the County, provided the payment plan, if fully performed, would result in full payment of the principal amount owed (i.e., excluding late fees and interest). The proposed Ordinance also provides additional detail regarding the types of Consent Orders that may be approved administratively by the County Administrator and the types of litigation services the County Attorney is authorized to retain in connection with the litigation of County claims.
Source of Additional Information
René D. Harrod, Chief Deputy County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Per the Office of Management and Budget, the estimated impact on the budget does not exceed the threshold required for a Fiscal Impact Statement.