Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Monica Cepero
Department: County Administration
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE President of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau to approve and execute a Tourism Sponsorship Agreement between Broward County and the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, Ltd., in connection with potential victory celebrations for the Florida Panthers winning the 2024 Stanley Cup, in a maximum amount of $100,000, subject to review for legal sufficiency of the agreement by the Office of the County Attorney.
ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 9-0.
B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Director of the Transportation Department to waive all Broward County Transit fares on the date of a potential victory celebration for the Florida Panthers winning the 2024 Stanley Cup.
ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 9-0.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. Pursuant to Section 12.4 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances, Tourism Sponsorships not presented to the Tourist Development Council must be approved by the Board.
B. Board approval is required to waive Section 41.01 of the Broward County Administrative Code, which establishes Broward County Transit fares.
What Action Accomplishes
A. Allows the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Lauderdale) to be a sponsor of the potential victory celebrations for the Florida Panthers winning the 2024 Stanley Cup.
B. Allows the Director of the Transportation Department to waive bus fares and to promote the use of Broward County Transit as a transportation option to access community festivities in connection with the potential victory celebrations for the Florida Panthers winning the 2024 Stanley Cup.
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Summary Explanation/Background
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