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 APPROVE co-sponsorship of the Black British Heritage Celebration, an event by Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis, scheduled to occur on October 24, 2026, and donation of in-kind contributions of County resources; and to authorize the County Administrator to approve and execute agreements in connection with the event at no net cost to the County and subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office.
ACTION: (T-4:05 PM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 6-1. Mayor Bogen voted no. Vice-Mayor McKinzie and Commissioner Rogers were not present.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE budget Resolutions in Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027 to appropriate, recognize, and implement unanticipated funds in the form of sponsorship dollars for the Black British Heritage Celebration event in the aggregate amount of up to $30,000; and authorize the County Administrator to take necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement same. (Commissioner Davis)
ACTION: (T-4:05 PM) Approved Resolution Nos. 2026-379 and 2026-380. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 6-1. Mayor Bogen voted no. Vice-Mayor McKinzie and Commissioner Rogers were not present.
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Why Action is Necessary
Necessary to approve County co-sponsorship of the Black British Heritage Celebration and to authorize the County Administrator to accept sponsorship dollars and to execute agreements in connection with the event subject to the conditions stated.
What Action Accomplishes
Approves County co-sponsorship of the Black British Heritage Celebration and authorizes the County Administrator to accept sponsorship dollars and to execute agreements in connection with the event subject to the conditions stated.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
The Black British Heritage Celebration, scheduled to occur on October 24, 2026, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, is an awards event honoring the achievements and contributions of the local Black British community. Black History Month is observed each October in the United Kingdom and recognizes leaders and rising voices whose work has had a lasting impact on the community, media, and the arts. The Black British Heritage Celebration will feature a red-carpet reception, dinner, an awards presentation, and live entertainment. Ticket prices are $40 each (plus processing fees) and include the cost of valet parking. All ticket revenue will be used toward the cost of the event with any excess funds donated to the County General Fund for utilization by the Cultural Division.
Some of the sponsors of the event to date include JetBlue Airways Corporation and the Florida Panthers Foundation.
If approved, this item would permit the County to cosponsor the event, to accept and administer ticket revenue received by Commissioner Davis and funding provided by other sponsors, and to contribute in-kind County resources. The County-in-kind contributions would include serving as the contracting entity with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and contributing a portion of the annual allotment of rental space the County receives as consideration for its financial support of Performing Arts Center Authority operations. All costs incurred for the event would be fully funded by the District Commissioner’s budget account, event revenues, or event sponsorships.
Source of Additional Information
Ray-C Smith, Communication Director, 954-357-7007
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
No fiscal impact other than donation of County in-kind resources.