Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Monica Cepero
Department: County Administration Division: Libraries
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO RETROACTIVELY APPROVE African American Historical and Cultural Grant Agreement No. 23.s.aa.900.055, between the State of Florida and Broward County for the term July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023, in the amount of $479,956, with funding provided by the Federal Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), $180,000 for the design of a "Museum of Black Broward" and $299,956 to replace theatre seating at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center; authorize the County Administrator to execute the Agreement, the required restrictive covenant, and any amendments thereto that do not increase the financial obligation of the County, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and to take the necessary administrative and budgetary actions for the implementation of the grant award.
ACTION: (T-10:40 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 9-0. Vice-Mayor Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution in the amount of $479,956, for the design project "Museum of Black Broward" and replacement of theatre seating at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center in the federal grants fund for the Libraries Division.
ACTION: (T-10:40 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2023-039.
VOTE: 9-0. Vice-Mayor Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board approval is required to budget grant revenue not anticipated in the budget and to approve Grant Agreement.
What Action Accomplishes
This action provides funds for the design for a "Museum of Black Broward" and replacement of theatre seating at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
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