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 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on January 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider enactment of a proposed Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO TREE REMOVAL LICENSES AND THE TREE PRESERVATION TRUST FUND ("TREE TRUST"); AMENDING SECTION 27-408 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE") PROVIDING FOR TREE REMOVAL LICENSE WAIVERS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS; AMENDING SECTION 27-413 OF THE CODE AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONIES IN THE TREE TRUST FOR SPECIFIED PURPOSES; 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
The proposed Ordinance was prepared by the Office of the County Attorney at the direction of the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting of September 19, 2023.
What Action Accomplishes
Enables the setting of a public hearing during which the Board may consider enacting the proposed Ordinance.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
The proposed Ordinance supports the Board's goals of: "[e]nsuring accessible, seamlessly integrated investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices, manufacturing, resilient infrastructure, and environmental protection;" "[e]nsuring residents have an affordable place to live by offering sustainable, compatible, innovative, accessible, affordable housing options for all income levels, including integrated, permanent supportive housing and zoning that helps residents build equity;" "[e]nsuring economic opportunities and a sustainable economy, with ...
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