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 No. 2020-676 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of the Governmental Center 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, CREATING THE BROWARD COUNTY RACIAL EQUITY TASK FORCE; CREATING ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 1 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE"); PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS AND FOR MEETINGS; DESIGNATING A SUNSET DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by Mayor Dale V.C. Holness)
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Why Action is Necessary
The proposed Ordinance was prepared by the Office of the County Attorney as a result of discussions by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2020, and June 23, 2020.
What Action Accomplishes
Enables the setting of a public hearing during which the Board may consider enacting the proposed Ordinance.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
The proposed Ordinance supports the Board Goal to "Collaborate with public and private partners to find creative, equitable, and responsible solutions to systemic community problems."
This item would enable the Board to consider establishing a Racial Equity Task Force ("Task Force") to make recommendations to the Board to assist in identifying racial inequities in Broward County, developing policies aimed at eliminating racism, and working toward greater racial equity in Broward County.
The proposed Task Force would consist of nineteen (19) members, five (5) of whom would be nominated by a member of the Board, with the remaining members nominated by various community organizations and governmental entities.
Source of Additional Information
Annika E. Ashton, Deputy County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Per the Office of Management and Budget, the estimated impact on the budget does not exceed the threshold required for a Fiscal Impact Statement.