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 ADOPT Resolution, the title of which is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ACT TO RENAME BROWARD COUNTY AS “LAUDERDALE COUNTY” IF APPROVED BY REFERENDUM ELECTION; DIRECTING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATED RECIPIENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Michael Udine)
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Why Action is Necessary
Formal approval by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) is necessary for the adoption of a Resolution.
What Action Accomplishes
Enables the adoption of the Resolution.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Representative Chip LaMarca has filed a local bill that, if enacted by the Florida Legislature and if approved by the County’s electorate during a referendum election, would rename Broward County as “Lauderdale County.”
If adopted, the proposed Resolution (Exhibit 1) would express the Board’s support for the local bill (attached as Exhibit 2) and the proposed renaming, and would include the proposed renaming in the County’s 2026 State Legislative and Executive Program.
Source of Additional Information
René D. Harrod, Chief Deputy County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.