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 directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on September 8, 2022, 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 Jared Moskowitz)
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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 the proposed Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, announcing that slaves shall be "forever free." Over two years later, on June 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger of the Union Army issued General Order No. 3, formally informing enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, of their freedom and that the Civil War had ended. June 19, also known as Juneteenth, commemorates this event and celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. It is an opportunity for all Americans to celebrate freedom and equal rights.
The federal government and several states and municipalities, including New York, Virginia, New Jersey, New York City, Massachusetts, and Portland, have recognized Juneteenth as a paid day of leave for their employees. Additionally, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, and local municipalities, such as Tamarac, Hallandale Beach, Miramar, and Pembroke Pines, have recognized and designated Juneteenth as a paid holiday.
The proposed amendment to the Administrative Code would designate June 19 as an additional paid holiday for full-time and part-time County employees.
Source of Additional Information
Adam M. Katzman, Senior Assistant County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
A February 20, 2021, Fiscal Analysis by the Office of Management and Budget estimates additional annual cost of $130,000 for holiday pay for the continuation of essential services (e.g., airport, port, transit) on the holiday.