Broward County Commission Regular Meeting

MOTION TO DISCUSS draft Ordinance and Resolution proposing ballot language to levy a 1% Charter County and Regional Transportation System Sales Surtax for a period of 30 years, subject to approval by a majority of the electorate voting on the ballot measure during the General Election on November 6, 2018. (Mayor Furr)

ACTION:  (T-4:04 PM)  The Board discussed proposing ballot language to levy a 1% Charter County and Regional Transportation System Sales Surtax.  County Attorney Andrew Meyers noted that FAC (Florida Association of Counties) and OPPAGA (The Florida Legislature’s Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability) had asked to be provided with formal notice pertaining to this item if the Board believes that they want to proceed; without objection, the Board directed staff to provide the requested formal notice.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

Provides for formal discussion and necessary direction to the Office of the County Attorney.

Enables the Board of County Commissioners to discuss the documents required for the Board to consider placing a Transportation Surtax on the November 6, 2018, ballot.

On March 20, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") directed the Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance and Resolution (as required) and any other document necessary to, if so desired by the Board, levy a 1% Charter County and Regional Transportation System Sales Surtax for a period of 30 years, subject to approval by a majority of the electorate voting on the ballot measure during the General Election on November 6, 2018.
 
Attached hereto are a draft ordinance and resolution proposing ballot language for consideration by the Board.