Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Henry A. Sniezek
Department: Environmental Protection Division: Environmental & Consumer Protection
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND certain provisions of Chapter 40 of the Broward County Administrative Code and Chapter 221/2 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances to dispense with charging Vehicle for Hire (VFH) permit reinstatement fees through August 1, 2020; extend current chauffeur registrations through August 1, 2020; and remove penalties for failure to renew VFH permits through June 30, 2021.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board action is required to suspend provisions of the Administrative Code or Code of Ordinances.
What Action Accomplishes
Permits the Environmental and Consumer Protection Division to temporarily suspend certain fees and administrative practices to help mitigate COVID-19 impacts to the VFH industry.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION (ECPD) RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Board's Value of cooperatively delivering an efficient and accessible regional intermodal transportation network and Goal 1: Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance Broward County's economy and livability.
Approval of this item permits ECPD to temporarily suspend certain fees and practices to help mitigate impacts to the VFH industry resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic. Section 253.38(3)(a)(5), Florida Statutes, provides that the Board may "waive the procedures and formalities otherwise required of the political subdivision by law pertaining to... [p]erformance of public work and taking whatever prudent action is necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community."
In an April 3, 2020 m...
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