Broward County Commission Regular Meeting

MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an amendment to the Living Wage Ordinance and the Statement of Policy for Awarding Concessions and Consumer Service Privileges Resolution pertaining to concessions at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport ("Airport"), including with regard to food concessions and retail workers. (Commissioner Jacobs)

ACTION:  (T-3:00 PM)  Approved.  The Board encouraged HMSHost to provide a Living Wage for employees.  The Board directed staff to meet with HMSHost to discuss the Living Wage, and bring information back to the Board.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE:  8-0.  Commissioner Gunzburger was not present.

Board approval is required prior to the drafting of an amendment to an Ordinance by the Office of the County Attorney.

Directs the Office of the County Attorney to draft the referenced proposed amendment to the Living Wage Ordinance and the Statement of Policy for Awarding Concessions and Consumer Service Privileges Resolution.

The proposed amendment to the Living Wage Ordinance and the Statement of Policy for Awarding Concessions and Consumer Service Privileges Resolution would require contractors and subcontractors, including food concessionaires and certain retail concessionaires, to pay a living wage to their employees when conducting business with Broward County at the Airport. This change will apply to contracts entered into, or amended, after the effective date of the proposed Ordinance.