Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Mark D. Bogen
Department: County Commission
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT the County Attorney’s Office to take any and all appropriate legal action as may be required to enable Broward County to access and inspect all County-owned and County-leased facilities, including the Research, Development and Training Center (“RDTC”), that are utilized by the Broward Sheriff’s Office (“BSO”), and to authorize the County Attorney’s Office to take any other legal action necessary against BSO to enforce the County’s rights. (Mayor Bogen)
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Why Action is Necessary
Commission action is required to provide the referenced authority and direction.
What Action Accomplishes
Permits the Commission to provide the referenced authority and direction.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Various facilities, including the Research, Development and Training Center (“RDTC”), are owned or leased by Broward County, but operated and utilized by BSO. The County has sought access to some of these facilities, including the RDTC, but such access has been denied. This item, if approved, would direct the County Attorney’s Office (“CAO”) to take all appropriate legal action required to enable the County to access and inspect these facilities. This item, if approved, further authorizes the CAO to take any other required legal action, including without limitation the filing of an appropriate lawsuit, against BSO to enforce the County’s rights.
Source of Additional Information
Saidy Taveras, Chief of Staff, District 2, 954-357-7002
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.