Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Alexandra P. Davis
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DIRECT County Administrator to implement a small business Sign Grant Pilot Program targeting underserved commercial corridors. (Commissioner Davis)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board action is required to direct the County Administrator to implement the above -referenced program.
What Action Accomplishes
Directs the County Administrator to implement the above-referenced program.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Throughout Broward County, many commercial areas have signage in need of revitalization. These areas are often occupied by small businesses with limited financial resources to undertake such improvements.
The proposed Sign Grant Pilot Program (“Program”) would allocate $200,000 to provide grant funding to small businesses across the County. The Program will be available to businesses in all 31 municipalities and the Broward Municipal Services District. Funds will be allocated equally among each Commission District until exhausted.
As described in further detail in the attached Exhibit 1, Broward County Commercial Sign Program Overview, the Program is intended to target underserved commercial corridors and leverage existing municipal programs. This will be accomplished by aligning with local program structures and providing supplemental funding where municipal matching funds are available. Recognizing that there are varying capabilities among municipalities, the Program will provide funding regardless of whether matching funds are available from the local municipality. Municipalities will be encouraged to establish matching programs to leverage additional funds from the Program.
Source of Additional Information
Yashoda Lochan, Chief of Staff, 954-357-7007
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Two Hundred Thousand dollars ($200,000) in Fiscal Year 2026 economic development funds.