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 ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO PORT EVERGLADES BUSINESS PERMITS; AMENDING SECTIONS 22½-1 AND 22½-6D OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”); 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 May 26, 2026.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the Commission’s consideration of the proposed Ordinance.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
This proposed Ordinance exempts those entities providing charter bus transportation from the Port Everglades (“Port”) business permit requirements. Federal law regulates charter buses and imposes limitations on the degree to which local authorities may regulate those buses. This proposed Ordinance modifies charter bus regulations at the Port to help ensure the safety of the public and the protection of Port property within the limits of applicable law.
Source of Additional Information
Joseph K. Jarone, Senior Assistant 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.