Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: George Tablack
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Accounting
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE travel outside the continental United States for one County employee, from the Port Everglades Department.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with Administrative Code Section 3.10, County Employee Travel, Board approval is required for travel outside of the continental United States.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides approval needed for compliance with the Administrative Code.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT, THE ACCOUNTING DIVISION, AND THE PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Port Everglades Department requests authorization for Joseph Morris, Director of Port Everglades Department, to travel to Bimini, Bahamas. Joseph Morris will be attending the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) PAMAC Cruise Summit on board Virgin Voyage’s Valiant Lady from September 18 - 22, 2024 (Exhibit 1).
The Port has been a Platinum member and marketing partner of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) for more than 20 years, and affords the Department the opportunity to develop business alliances with decision-makers in the cruise industry.
It is important to keep the Port top of mind with such cruise executives as they plan sailing itineraries in the coming years. It is the third largest cruise homeport in the world and participating in the FCCA events is critical to the Port’s marketing and business development strategy.
Source of Additional Information
William O’Reilly, Director, Accounting Division, (954) 357-7212
Joseph Morris, Director, Port Everglades Department, (954) 468-3516
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The source of funding for this travel will be the Port Everglades Department’s Operating Fund budget in the total estimated amount of $513.35.