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 APPROVE Second Amendment to the Agreement between Broward County and the Children’s Services Council of Broward County (“CSC”) for the SWIM Central Program, exercising the second one-year Extension Term from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with CSC providing funding in the amount of $912,930 and the County providing in-kind services valued at $563,754.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board approval is required for the Second Amendment.
What Action Accomplishes
Approves Second Amendment for CSC to provide funding of $912,930 during Fiscal Year 2027 for Broward County’s SWIM Central Program for water-safety education and instruction for children countywide, on a reimbursement basis.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Commission's Healthy Community goal of cultivating community culture, arts, recreation and life-long learning.
Broward County (“County”) has been receiving matching grant funds from the Children’s Services Council of Broward County (“CSC”) since 2002 for the County’s SWIM Central Program, operated by the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division, for water-safety education and instruction for County children on a reimbursement basis.
For Fiscal Year 2026, CSC provided $877,813 in funding for the SWIM Central Program, with a required County contribution of $495,915. The proposed Second Amendment (Exhibit 1) provides that for Fiscal Year 2027, CSC will provide $912,930 for the SWIM Central Program for the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Together with the County’s contribution of $563,754 and the School Board of Broward County’s contribution of $200,000 in services, this funding is expected to provide water-safety education and instruction to approximately 24,700 children residing in Broward County for Fiscal Year 2027.
The amendment will be executed by the Children Services Council following County approval and execution.
Source of Additional Information
Dan West, Director, Parks and Recreation, 954-357-8106
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The Agreement requires a $563,754 County match of in-kind services.