Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Joseph Morris
Department: Port Everglades Division: Business Development
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE ORGANIZATION OF THE PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT; AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE"); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Why Action is Necessary
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners ("Board") must approve all amendments to the Administrative Code.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the Board's consideration of the Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code.
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Previous Action Taken
A Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish a Notice of Public Hearing to consider adoption of the Resolution amending the Broward County Administrative Code was adopted by the Board at its meeting on October 21, 2025 (Item No. 25).
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
Chapter 16 of the Broward County Administrative Code generally sets forth the organization of the Port Everglades Department and the responsibilities of the Chief Executive. The Port Everglades Department proposes to amend Chapter 16 in various respects, including:
* Add references to Chapter 99-475, Laws of Florida, which defines the Port Jurisdictional Area (also known as "Port Everglades"); Chapter 91-346, Laws of Florida, which transferred Port Everglades to Broward County, Florida; and Chapter 94-429, Laws of Florida, which, among other things, outlines the powers and duties of the County regarding Port Everglades.
* Change "Port Everglades Chief Executive" to "Port E...
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