Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
Information
Requested Action
title
MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of the Governmental Center to consider adoption of a proposed Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO HOLIDAYS; AMENDING SECTION 14.227 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE"); DESIGNATING JUNE 19 ("JUNETEENTH") AS AN OFFICIAL PAID HOLIDAY FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness)
body
Why Action is Necessary
The Broward County Charter requires the posting of notice and a public hearing for adoption of amendments to the Broward County Administrative Code.
What Action Accomplishes
Enables the setting of a public hearing during which the Board may consider adopting a Resolution amending the Administrative Code to recognize Juneteenth as a paid County holiday.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
June 19, also known as Juneteenth, commemorates the date in 1865 when the Union Army informed enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, of their freedom from slavery and the end of the Civil War. Juneteenth is recognized as a holiday in more than 45 states, with several state and local governments recognizing Juneteenth as a paid day of leave for their employees. On June 17, 2021, Juneteenth was declared a paid federal holiday.
If approved, the Administrative Code would be amended to establish Juneteenth as a paid County holiday.
Under applicable Board rules, with certain exceptions, an item previously considered by the Board may not be placed on a meeting agenda within six months after the Board’s prior consideration. This item was previously considered by the Board most recently on February 23, 2021, which is more than six months ago.
Source of Additional Information
Adam M. Katzman, Senior Assistant County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The Fiscal Impact Statement by the Office of Management and Budget is attached as Exhibit 3.