Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Beam Furr
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance amending Chapter 22 1/2 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances ("Motor Carriers") pertaining to minimum vehicle standards and updated terms and taximeter rates. (Mayor Furr)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board direction is required for the Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance amending the Broward County Code of Ordinances.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides the required direction to the Office of the County Attorney.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
At the December 12, 2023, meeting (Agenda Item No. 97), the Board adopted a Resolution amending the Broward County Administrative Code thereby increasing taximeter rates by 20%.
At the April 22, 2025, meeting (Agenda Item No. 48), the Board enacted an Ordinance amending the Broward County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22 1/2, updating definitions, minimum vehicle requirements, taxicab fare payment methods, and penalties. At the same meeting, the Board requested additional information to further discuss this item.
Pursuant to Board discussion of Agenda Item No. 48 on April 22, 2025, staff met with representatives from the hospitality and taxi industries regarding taxi vehicle age, standards, and taximeter rate updates. In addition, hospitality industry representatives provided industry-specific recommendations which are included in Exhibit 1.
Hospitality industry representatives included hotel and restaurant owners, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, and TravelHost FTL, among others. Taxi industry representatives included large fleet operators (Yellow Cab, United Cab, Intercity Taxi) and independent taxi owners and taxi drivers (the Broward Taxi Association). Staff also met with ...
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