Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Nan H. Rich
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administration to negotiate and execute a sponsorship agreement with the American Jewish Committee, for a term from the effective date through September 30, 2026, and in the total amount of $50,000, to fund catering, books, and materials for family-friendly programs and displays in coordination with Broward County Libraries for Jewish American Heritage Month events during May 2026, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office.
(Commissioner Furr pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.)
(Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, the Board's consideration of this item is based upon the item as amended by Additional Material 35-A submitted by Senator Nan Rich.)
ACTION: (T-11:12 AM) Approved as amended to reflect substitution of the word “refreshments” for the word “catering,” and as amended with Regular Meeting Additional Material 35-A, dated April 28, 2026, submitted at the request of Senator Nan Rich. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor McKinzie was not present during the vote.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution transferring funds from reserve within the General Fund in the amount of $50,000 for the purpose of providing Fiscal Year 2026 funding to the American Jewish Committee for the referenced sponsorship agreement; and to authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement the foregoing. (Commissioner Rich)
(Commissioner Furr pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.)
(Per the Tuesday Agenda Memorandum, the Board's consideration of this item is based upon the item as amended by Additional Material 35-A submitted by Senator Nan Rich.)
ACTION: (T-11:12 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2026-094 as amended with Regular Meeting Additional Material 35-A, dated April 28, 2026, submitted at the request of Senator Nan Rich. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 8-0. Vice-Mayor McKinzie was not present during the vote.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. Board approval is required to delegate authority to execute the referenced sponsorship agreement.
B. Transferring funds from reserve requires approval of the Board.
What Action Accomplishes
A. This action will allow for funding to the American Jewish Committee for catering, books, and materials for family-friendly programs and displays in conjunction with the Broward County Libraries for Jewish American Heritage Month events in May 2026.
B. This action appropriates one-time funds in Fiscal Year 2026 from reserve to fund the American Jewish Committee.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
This item supports the Goal of the Broward County Board of County Commissioner’s (“Board”) of Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Funds will be utilized for coordination between the American Jewish Committee and Broward County libraries for Jewish American Heritage Month events in May 2026, with funding covering catering, books, and materials for family-friendly programs and displays.
Sponsorship funds will be utilized solely during the period prior to September 30, 2026, and solely for the referenced purposes in accordance with the sponsorship agreement that will be negotiated and executed by the County Administrator, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office.
Source of Additional Information
Harrison Grandwilliams, Chief of Staff, Commission District 1, 954-357-7001
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
If approved, $50,000 would be transferred from the reserve for County Commission - Contingency in the General Fund.