Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code, the title of which is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE TELEVISION, FILM, AND ENTERTAINMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAMS; AMENDING SECTION 13.45 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ("ADMINISTRATIVE CODE"); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Why Action is Necessary
A Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish notice of public hearing to consider adoption of the Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") at its meeting of April 1, 2025.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the Board's consideration of the Resolution Amending the Broward County Administrative Code.
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Summary Explanation/Background
The Broward County Film Commission administers incentive programs for television, film, and entertainment production projects ("Incentive Programs") to provide funding to television, film, and entertainment production companies that bring their activities to Broward County.
Currently, unless otherwise approved in advance by the Board, incentives awarded pursuant to the Incentive Programs may only be paid on a reimbursement basis. Based upon the implementation of the Incentive Programs over the last three years, the Film Commissioner recommends modifying the way incentives may be paid to also permit payment upon completion of specific performance-based milestones. If the Resolution is adopted, incentives may be paid on either a reimbursement basis or upon completion of specific performance-based milestones identified in the incentive ag...
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