Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Alexandra P. Davis
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to negotiate and execute agreements with Broward County municipalities, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office, which shall be effective upon full execution through July 19, 2026, to provide matching funds up to $25,000 per municipality, with total aggregate funding not to exceed $250,000, to support community events and activities directly related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
ACTION: (T-2:10 PM) Approved as amended to provide matching funds up to $12,500 per municipality, excluding private entities, on a reimbursement basis and requiring a municipal cash match, with the event to occur on public property within Broward County and not limited to residents of any particular municipality, free to the public without ticket sales, and with total aggregate funding not to exceed $125,000, as recited by County Administrator Monica Cepero and County Attorney Andrew Meyers. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 7-2. Commissioner Furr and Commissioner Rich voted no.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution authorizing the transfer of $250,000 from the reserve within the General Fund to provide Fiscal Year 2026 funding to Broward County municipalities to support community events and activities directly related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup; and to authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement the foregoing. (Commissioner Davis)
ACTION: (T-2:10 PM) Approved Resolution No. 2026-098 as amended to reflect funding to municipalities in the amount of $125,000, as recited by County Attorney Andrew Meyers. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 7-2. Commissioner Furr and Commissioner Rich voted no.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. Board approval is required to delegate authority to execute the referenced agreements.
B. Board approval is required to transfer funds from the reserve.
What Action Accomplishes
A. This action will allow Broward County to provide match funding to municipalities to support community events and activities directly related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
B. This action appropriates one-time funds from the reserve in Fiscal Year 2026 to fund community events and activities directly related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest in history, featuring 48 teams and matches hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Miami’s selection as a host city uniquely positions Broward County to benefit from increased tourism, global exposure, and related economic activity.
To fully capitalize on these opportunities, this item would enable municipalities within Broward County to apply for matching funds to support World Cup-related community events, such as fan festivals, watch parties, and community engagement initiatives. Each municipality may receive up to $25,000, with total aggregate funding from Broward County capped at $250,000. Funds will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and require a minimum of a 1:1 municipal match. Activities funded under this item must occur on or before July 19, 2026.
All awards will be subject to and contingent upon the execution of an agreement between Broward County and the municipality, which the County Administrator is authorized to execute on behalf of the County, subject to review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office.
This item is submitted after the deadline as the circumstances requiring submission did not arise until shortly before the deadline, and drafting of the item was unable to be completed until after the deadline had passed. Deferral to a subsequent meeting would reduce available time for municipal planning of events or activities, thereby potentially providing less valuable events or activities for County residents.
Source of Additional Information
Yashoda Lochan, Chief of Staff, 954-357-7007
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
If approved, $250,000 would be transferred from the Fiscal Year 26 Reserve for County Commission-Contingency in the General Fund.