Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Dale V.C. Holness
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2021-144 the title of which is as follows: (Commissioner Holness) (Deferred from April 6, 2021 - Item No. 98)
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AFFIRMING ACCEPTANCE OF FAITHACTION ID CARDS FOR BROWARD COUNTY SERVICES; URGING ACCEPTANCE OF FAITHACTION ID CARDS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Why Action is Necessary
Formal Board approval is necessary for the adoption of a Resolution.
What Action Accomplishes
Enables the adoption of the above Resolution.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
The FaithAction ID card is an identification card that provides cardholders with a verifiable form of identification that can be used as a tool by law enforcement, health centers, schools, nonprofits, businesses, cultural arts organizations, and other entities to better identify, serve, and protect our community members. The FaithAction ID program conforms to strict verification of identity and security standards by requiring card applicants to provide proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of date of birth as required by Section 877.18, Florida Statutes.
All Broward County residents are eligible for a FaithAction ID card. The FaithAction ID program would particularly benefit groups such as senior citizens, immigrants, foster youth, people reentering the community after being incarcerated, homeless individuals, and anyone who struggles to overcome the bureaucratic challenges of getting a state-issued identification card. Among these groups, people of color and immigrants will likely benefit the most.
When more people have a form of photo identification, communities are safer, stronger, and healthier, and economic development increases as more people are ab...
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