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 draft an Ordinance amending the County’s Prompt Payment Policy.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board direction is required for the County Attorney’s Office to draft an Ordinance amending the Broward County Code of Ordinances.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides the required direction to the County Attorney’s Office.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Section 1-51.6 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances establishes the County’s Prompt Payment Policy, which sets standards for the timely payment of vendors for goods and services. This item directs the County Attorney’s Office to draft an amendment to the County’s Prompt Payment Policy to reflect recent changes to the County’s payment practices and to incorporate legislative changes to the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, as outlined in Sections 218.70 through 218.80 of the Florida Statutes.
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.