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 DIRECT County Attorney’s Office to review and draft one or more Ordinances, for future consideration by the Board, to amend or repeal provisions of the Broward County Code of Ordinances that codify Special Acts of the Florida Legislature to the extent such local codification should be considered for amendment or repeal.
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Why Action is Necessary
Direction by the Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) is required for the County Attorney’s Office to draft Ordinances, for the Board’s later consideration, amending the Broward County Code of Ordinances (“Code”).
What Action Accomplishes
Provides the required direction to the County Attorney’s Office.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Certain provisions of the Code merely codify Special Acts that have been enacted by the Florida Legislature over the years. Local codification of these legislative enactments is not always required and may lead to conflict if the Florida Legislature subsequently amends the applicable act. This agenda item, if approved, would direct the County Attorney’s Office to review the Code to determine which, if any, of the local codifications of Special Acts should be amended or repealed, and to prepare appropriate Ordinances for future consideration by the Board.
Source of Additional Information
René D. Harrod, Chief Deputy County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
To be determined by the Office of Management and Budget upon presentation of a draft Ordinance.