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 ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE BROWARD COUNTY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ACT AND RELATING TO COUNTY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE ("CBE") RESERVE PROCUREMENTS; AMENDING SECTIONS 1-81.1 AND 1-81.3 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE") ADDRESSING SOLICITATIONS INVOLVING CBE RESERVE PROCUREMENTS; 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
A Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish notice of public hearing to consider enactment of the Ordinance was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting of November 10, 2020.
What Action Accomplishes
Amends Sections 1-81.1 and 1-81.3 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances addressing solicitations involving CBE Reserve Procurements.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
This item supports the Commission Value "Ensuring economic opportunities for Broward's diverse population and businesses" and the Commission Goals "Utilize policies and strategies to create employment opportunities and support for economically disadvantaged members of the community" and "Build into every process and service effective checks and balances that do not cause inefficiency, but rather ensure consistency, continuity, and quality."
On August 27, 2019, the Board directed the Office of the County Attorney to coordinate with the Office of Economic and Small Business Development ("OESBD") to draft certain changes to the Business Opportunity Act of 2012 addressing County Business Enterprise ("CBE") reserve procurements to establish a cap on any premium paid in such procurements. NonCBE...
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