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Broward County PACE Program Ordinance Update

Original title: A. MOTION TO WAIVE Section 18.5(e)(1) of the Broward County Administrative Code, which requires that the Board first direct the County Attorney’s Office to draft a proposed ordinance. (Parts A and B were heard concurrently and voted on separately.) ACTION: (T-10:35 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Davis voted in the affirmative telephonically. B. MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (“PACE”) PROGRAM IN BROWARD COUNTY; AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE VII, DIVISION 8 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”) REGARDING THE BROWARD PACE ACT; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Parts A and B were heard concurrently and voted on separately.) ACTION: (T-10:38 AM) Filed proof of publication and enacted Ordinance No. 2025-04 to become effective as provided by law as amended with Public Hearing Additional Material 61(2), dated January 28, 2025, submitted at the request of Commissioner Geller; Exhibit 1C; a date change from previously referenced February 28, 2025 to March 31, 2025; and as further recited by County Attorney Andrew J. Meyers. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) (See Regular Meeting Additional Material 61, dated January 28, 2025, submitted at the request of Office of the County Auditor.) VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Davis voted in the affirmative telephonically.

Record date · January 28, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners has enacted Ordinance No. 2025-04 to update the county's Property Assessed Clean Energy () program. The board also voted to standard procedural requirements to expedite the ordinance's passage.

Why it matters

This ordinance modifies the rules governing the program, which allows property owners to finance energy-efficiency and renewable energy improvements through assessments on their property tax bills, with the new provisions taking effect on March 31, 2025.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Property owners in Broward County

Property owners participating in or considering the PACE program are subject to the updated rules and regulations defined in the amended ordinance.

Directly affected

Broward County Attorney's Office

The office was relieved of the standard requirement to draft the ordinance prior to board action via a waiver.

Key Facts

  • The Board enacted Ordinance No. 2025-04 regarding the Broward County PACE program.
  • The Board voted 9-0 to waive Section 18.5(e)(1) of the Administrative Code, bypassing the requirement to first direct the County Attorney to draft the ordinance.
  • The Board voted 9-0 to enact the ordinance itself.
  • The effective date for the ordinance was changed from February 28, 2025, to March 31, 2025.
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  • The ordinance amends Chapter 20, Article VII, Division 8 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances.
  • The action included the filing of proof of publication and the incorporation of Public Hearing Additional Material 61(2).
  • Commissioner Davis participated and voted in the affirmative via telephone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PACE program?
stands for Property Assessed Clean Energy, a program that allows property owners to finance energy-related improvements through their property tax assessments.
When does this new ordinance take effect?
The ordinance is set to take effect on March 31, 2025.
Did the commissioners vote unanimously?
Yes, the board voted 9-0 on both the procedural r and the final enactment of the ordinance.

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Expedited Legislative Process

The Board utilized a waiver to bypass the standard requirement for the County Attorney to draft the ordinance, indicating a desire to expedite the legislative process.

Connected Entities

Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Andrew J. Meyers, Commissioner Geller and 1 more
OrganizationBroward County Board of County Commissioners“The governing body that enacted the ordinance.”Map →
PersonAndrew J. Meyers“County Attorney who recited details of the ordinance.”Map →
PersonCommissioner Geller“Requested additional material for the ordinance.”Map →
PersonCommissioner Davis“Voted in the affirmative telephonically.”Map →

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