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MOTION TO PASS PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2026-15 ON FIRST READING.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2026-15 IS AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 32, ENTITLED “DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES”, BY ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES “COMMUNITY EVENTS AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD”; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SECOND AND FINAL READING IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 2, 2026.
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. On June 19, 2019, Ordinance 1928, creating Section 32.192 of the City’s Code of Ordinances, was adopted by the City Commission creating the City of Pembroke Pines’ Diversity and Heritage Advisory Board (“Diversity Board”).
2. The Board was created with great dignity, grace, and forethought and to formalize the Diversity and Heritage Committee, which had donated countless hours making thoughtful recommendations to the City Commission on enhancing the City’s community identity and increasing resident participation in City events.
3. The Florida Legislature enacted Chapter 2026-43 Laws of Florida, codified in § 166.04971, Florida Statutes (“DEI Statute”) which expressly prohibits municipalities from funding, promoting, or taking any official action related to “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion”.
4. Any existing ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations, programs, or policies relating to “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” are void as of January 1, 2027.
5. The City Attorney’s Office has opined that the Diversity Board ordinance is void as of January 1, 2027.
6. The City Commission wishes to create a new advisory board to remove any doubt as to compliance or a perceived conflict with the DEI Statute.
7. The City Commission desires to create an advisory board to unequivocally operate in a manner consistent with state law and provide recommendations to the Commission concerning historical, educational, commemorative, and community-focused City events, activities, and programs within the City’s lawful government functions.
8. The City Commission finds that the Diversity Board’s current members are hereby given the opportunity to join the new Community Events and Civic Engagement Advisory Board to continue dedicating their time and expertise to this City.
9. The City Commission finds that creating Community Events and Civic Engagement Advisory Board is in the best interest of the residents of the City of Pembroke Pines.
Financial Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT DETAIL:
a) Initial Cost: None.
b) Amount budgeted for this item in Account No: Not Applicable.
c) Source of funding for difference, if not fully budgeted: Not Applicable.
d) 5 year projection of the operational cost of the project: Not Applicable.
e) Detail of additional staff requirements: Not Applicable.
FEASIBILITY REVIEW:
A feasibility review is required for the award, renewal and/or expiration of all function sourcing contracts. This analysis is to determine the financial effectiveness of function sourcing services.
a) Was a Feasibility Review/Cost Analysis of Out-Sourcing vs. In-House Labor Conducted for this service? Not Applicable.
b) If Yes, what is the total cost or total savings of utilizing Out-Sourcing vs. In-House Labor for this service? Not Applicable.
Business Impact Estimate for Proposed Ordinances
BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE:
Pursuant to Section 166.041, F.S., a Business Impact Estimate must be prepared for certain ordinances that impact the operations of local businesses.
a) Is a Business Impact Estimate (BIE) Form attached to this Ordinance? Yes.
b) Is this Ordinance exempt from requiring an Business Impact Estimate (BIE)? No.