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AI-24655 23.       
Meeting Date: 06/06/2017  
Director's Name: Henry A. Sniezek
Department: Environmental Protection Division: Env. & Consumer Protection
Information
Requested Action
MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to amend various sections of Chapter 22½ of the Broward County Code of Ordinances to comply with the State of Florida House Bill 221, preempting certain local government regulation of Transportation Network Companies.

ACTION:  (T-10:28 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner LaMarca was not present.
Why Action is Necessary
A motion to direct the Office of the County Attorney to draft a proposed Ordinance requires Board approval.
What Action Accomplishes
Directs the Office of the County Attorney to draft amendments to Chapter 22½ of the Code.
Is this Action Goal Related
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION (ECPD) RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THIS MOTION.

During the 2017 Florida legislative session, House Bill (HB) 221 (Exhibit 1) was signed by Governor Scott on May 9, 2017. HB 221 preempts local governments from regulating Transportation Network Companies except under limited circumstances related to operation at the airports and seaports. Broward County's Motor Carrier Ordinance (Chapter 22½) must now be revised to ensure compliance with State law.
Source of Additional Information
Jeffery Halsey, Director, Environmental and Consumer Protection Division, (954) 519-1468
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary:
The Division estimates the loss of $608,000 in annual TNC licensing fees as a result of the State preemption.
Attachments
Exhibit 1 - HB 221

    

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