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 Section 1-51.3 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances regarding delegated settlement authority.
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Why Action is Necessary
Direction by the Board of County Commissioners (“Commission”) is required for the County Attorney’s Office to draft an Ordinance 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
Section 1-51.3 of the Code sets forth the types and amounts of claims that may be settled by the County Administrator and the County Attorney without requiring Commission action. This item, if approved, would direct the County Attorney’s Office to prepare an Ordinance for future consideration by the Commission to modify that Code provision, including to authorize the County Administrator to approve payment plans for the full recovery of principal amounts owed to the County.
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.