Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Monica Cepero
Department: County Administration Division: Parks & Recreation
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO AUTHORIZE increase to the Director of Purchasing authority to award and/or negotiate and execute any contracts, agreements, amendments, change orders, or work authorizations necessary to complete the facility improvements to Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium in preparation for the International Cricket Council 2024 World Cup cricket tournament, from the allocated aggregate amount of $8,397,000 to $11,500,000, with each document subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; to waive application of the Broward County Procurement Code to permit any required procurements, provided that they include as much competition as the Director of Purchasing determines prudent in light of the expedited timeline, subject to any applicable legal requirements, finding same to be in the best interest of the County; and to take any necessary budgetary and administrative actions to effectuate same.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Procurement Code requires Board approval to waive any provisions of the Procurement Code.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows the County to expedite multiple procurements for any goods, services, or renovations required to host 2024 World Cup cricket tournament.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The International Cricket Council ("ICC") Men's T20 World Cup 2024 (the "Cricket World Cup") will be co-hosted by the USA and West Indies, and will take place beginning in June 2024, with 55 cricket matches occurring throughout the tournament at various host venues. Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium (the "Park") was selected as one of the hos...
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