Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Resilient Environment Division: Natural Resources Division
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE request by the Natural Resources Division to solicit sponsorships in excess of $30,000 for Broward County’s 23rd Annual Water Matters Day event to be held March 8, 2025, and direct the County Administrator to publish notice of the co-sponsorship opportunity, including a description of co-sponsorship benefits above $5,000, on the Purchasing Division website as a Request for Information; and authorize the County Administrator to execute sponsorship agreements for the referenced sponsorships; subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board action is necessary to approve co-sponsorship solicitations in excess of $30,000.
What Action Accomplishes
This action approves the solicitation of co-sponsorships for the 23rd Annual Water Matters Day event and directs publication of notice of the co-sponsorship opportunity.
Goal Related Icon(s)
☒County Commission
☒Go Green
☐MAP Broward
Previous Action Taken
None taken.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The item supports the County Commission’s value of “Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives”; and the goal of “Resilient Community: Ensuring accessible, seamlessly integrated investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices, manufacturing, resilient infrastructure, and environmental protection.”
Broward County is scheduled to host the 23rd Annual Water Matters Day event on March 8, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Tree Tops Park in Davie.
The intent of Water Matters Day is to help Broward residents make the connection between their daily activities and the impact they have on our local water resources and the natural environment. The event promotes environmental stewardship and shows people how to save time and money and protect water through landscape best management practices and indoor conservation. The co-sponsorship funds will be used to offset the cost of event operations such as print expenses, media purchases, promotional materials, tents, entertainment, security, and other miscellaneous costs. Water Matters Day is attended by 3,000 Broward County residents, on average.
The co-sponsorships may be solicited by:
• Monica Pognon, Director, Natural Resources Division
• Vanessa Balta, Environmental Programs Manager, Natural Resources Division
• Ashley Robins, Environmental Specialist, Natural Resources Division
• Anthony Gross, Sr. Program/Project Coordinator, Natural Resources Division
• Dyane Oliva, Natural Resources Specialist, Natural Resources Division
• Jeff Deloian, Natural Resources Specialist, Natural Resources Division
• John Durgan, Program/Project Coordinator, Natural Resources Division
• Jordan Holaday, Program/Project Coordinator, Natural Resources Division
• Karina Suarez, Program/Project Coordinator, Natural Resources Division
• Salomon Gutierrez, Natural Resources Specialist, Natural Resources Division
• Victor Suarez, Program/Project Coordinator, Natural Resources Division
Per Advantage Marketing guidelines, the Water Matters Day event co-sponsorship opportunities at the $5,000 level or higher should be posted on the Purchasing Division’s website as a Request for Information (RFI). The second part of the motion directs the County Administrator to provide such notice. Department staff recommend that all co-sponsorship levels be posted, to provide complete information to any prospective co-sponsors who may see the RFI.
Source of Additional Information
Monica Pognon, Director, Natural Resources Division, (954) 519-1476.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Co-sponsorships collected for the purpose of hosting the 23rd Annual Water Matters Day event will used to offset the cost of event operations such as print expenses, media purchases, promotional materials, tents, entertainment, security, and other miscellaneous costs. Co-sponsorships are anticipated to range from $400 to $10,000 each. Funding is collected in the Natural Resources Contract fund. Any remaining funds, after expenses, will be used to offset the costs of future Water Matters Day events.