Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Bertha Henry
Department: County Administration
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DISCUSS potential expansion of private auto tag services to include automated kiosks.
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Why Action is Necessary
Required to permit Board discussion of the potential expansion of private auto tag services to include automated kiosks at locations in Broward County.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows Board discussion of the potential expansion of private auto tag services.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
For more than 20 years, the County has partnered with various private third parties to operate auto tag agencies in the County, whereby these firms are able to provide tag and title services to residents, automobile dealerships, and others in our community.
The County currently has agreements with seven providers who operate private tag agency offices in the following geographic areas: (a) Fort Lauderdale Area; (b) Northeastern Deerfield/Pompano Area; (c) Southwest Pembroke Pines/Miramar Area; (d) Sunrise/Lauderhill Area; (e) Northwestern Coral Springs/Tamarac Area; (f) Southeastern Hollywood Area; and (g) Western Davie/Weston Area.
A representative of the private tag agencies operating in the Fort Lauderdale, Sunrise/Lauderhill, Southeastern Hollywood, and Western Davie/Weston Areas has approached County staff regarding the potential expansion of private tag agency services to include automated kiosks at locations throughout the County where individuals can conduct standard auto tag renewals. This individual has represented that he has an agreement with a company authorized by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to operate these kiosks and can place them at various locations in the County. The fees charged at these kiosks are typically higher than the amounts charged at the private auto tag offices, and typically ...
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